Covering 31 percent of the planet, forests play a fundamental role in conserving biodiversity and sustaining life for millions of people, but poor forest management practices are ... Read more »
Cassava is an important staple food in Cote d'Ivoire, and thanks to new varieties, women farmers in the country are achieving a greater degree of autonomy. Read more »
A new report by the rights group Amnesty International has called for a criminal investigation over the 2006 dumping of toxic waste in Abidjan by the Dutch multinational company, ... Read more »
Nigerian diplomats are trying to stop the deportation of the 400 female Nigerian pilgrims who were detained by the Saudi officials. Read more »
The anti-Islam movie produced in the United States, depicting the Prophet Muhammed in a bad light has prompted more protests in Nigeria, this time in Kaduna. The peaceful protest, ... Read more »
President Goodluck Jonathan, who is among 38 heads of state addressing the UN General Assembly this week, says upholding the rule of law is the responsibility of the international ... Read more »
Hearings in the trial of Jean-Pierre Bemba at the International Criminal Court will resume on Thursday after being cancelled today. Read more »
In order to help develop a modern and effective transport system, the World Bank has approved U.S.$50 million to finance a project that tackles gridlock on a major road linking ... Read more »
A Kenyan soldier serving under the AU in Somalia has been arrested after shooting to death civilians who allegedly poised no threat. Read more »
The government of Kenya has secured a contract for the supply of 15,000 biometric voter registration kits, raising hopes that the voter registration process will be quick and ... Read more »
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