December 16, 2019
Africa: South Africa Embraces Kiswahili
Starting next year, South Africa will offer Kiswahili as an optional language in schools, starting with trials in 90 schools. Read more »
September 30, 2018
Africa: Let's Promote Kiswahili As the Language of African Diplomacy
A seemingly innocuous development, yet one loaded with diplomatic potential for Africa happened last week - the announcement that Kiswahili will be taught in primary schools in… Read more »
December 20, 2017
Africa: Zambia Revokes Appointment of Chinese As Police Officers
Zambia has backtracked on its decision to enlist Chinese national resident in the country as police reserve officers. Read more »
June 12, 2007
Africa: U.S. Against Basing Africa Command in One Country
The United States is planning to "distribute" a new military command for Africa across several countries rather than have a single headquarters on the continent, a… Read more »
December 15, 2006
Africa: Taking the Fight Against Malaria to Americans
Americans rank malaria among the least serious diseases worldwide. This comes as no surprise because the disease was wiped out of the US 50 years ago. Read more »
July 07, 2004
Africa: Africa Faces Tough Choices
The third summit of the African Union, which brings together African Heads of States, opened yesterday in Addis Ababa to take stock of the past and forecast on the future. As has… Read more »