Santa's elves have been hard at work responding to a record number of letters to Santa - and even the Three Wise Men - in over 30 languages, including Braille, says the UN's postal ... Read more »
Five of the top ten arms-exporting nations have already ratified the treaty that comes into effect On 24 December 2014, to regulate the global trade in arms and ammunition. Read more »
One of the candidates, Robert Sirleaf, son of President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, has said "the result of the election is an expression of the voice of our people" which he must ... Read more »
A programme officer with the World Food Program in Liberia says any sign of Christmas is lacking in the country, "not only for those that have died or lost family members, but also ... Read more »
Thousands of children under the age of 18 have lost the breadwinners in their families, and as a result need assistance from NGOs, reports Concord Times from Freetown. ... Read more »
The Nigerian military has imposed a total restriction on vehicular movement in states considered vulnerable to Boko Haram attacks. Read more »
Ordinary Zimbabweans face a bleak festive season as the worsening economic situation marked by company closures and job losses dim the holiday spirit. Read more »
What are the best economimc options for a country with a population of 2.3 million and a neighbor next door with a giant economy? That's the job Namibia's Trade Minister Calle ... Read more »
A project that supplies renewable, solar powered lighting helps Liberia's capital city supplement its limited, diesel-powered grid electricity. The Liberian Energy Project supplies ... Read more »
The Ebola epidemic remains serious despite progress, both governments and outside experts are warning. While all three of the worst-hit countries have now received some assistance ... Read more »
AllAfrica publishes around 500 reports a day from more than 100 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct.
Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica. To address comments or complaints, please Contact us.