Despite rapid economic growth in some African countries in recent years, no government can rightfully claim that all its citizens have access to enough affordable, nutritious food ... Read more »

International organisation Oxfam is being accused of inciting violence over land issues after they handed government a report on land grabbing in the country. Read more »

There are fears that the population may react violently after fighters from a religious sect desecrated the tomb of a saint in the northern city of Timbuktu. Read more »

The government has lost Rwf2.7 billion between 2007 and 2010 after losing corruption-related legal battles due to insufficient evidence. Read more »

Land and its redistribution has become an increasingly sensitive issue with many people saying it must be based on agronomic success rather than political issues. Read more »

The international community ought to think carefully about how best to engage with the potentially new African country known as Azawad, an expert writes. Read more »

Malaria kills hundreds of thousands of Africans every year and, for those who survive it, the disease compromises immunity to other diseases and lowers productivity. Yet it is both ... Read more »

The government has undertaken a series of reforms and actions to encourage sustainable transformation of wood in order to contribute to job creation, fuel consumption and business ... Read more »

Productivity in Namibia's fishing industry is expected to decline as high fuel prices remain prevalent. Read more »

Plans to set up a Sh2.5 trillion facility that will refine the country's oil are in its advanced stages. Read more »