Africa: Continent's 'First Ladies' Meet to Promote Health, Education

Fifteen spouses of African heads of state and government, from countries ranging from Swaziland to Kenya and Sierra Leone, have joined in a unique summit in Los Angeles,… Read more »

Africa: Diplomatic Advocates for the Continent

Among the many advocates for Africa's well-being and development are the African-Americans who have served as America's ambassadors to African nations. Having just come from the… Read more »

Africa: Soyinka Attacks Political Leaders

Nigerian writer Wole Soyinka has launched a new attack on Africa's political leaders, this time singling out heads of state who retain their grip on power by entering into… Read more »

Africa: U.S.-Africa Relations Hampered by Colonial Legacy

The following is the text of a lecture delivered at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) by Haskell Ward, one of the UCLA African Studies Center's first master's… Read more »

Africa: G20 Leaders Promise Billions for Low-Income Nations

The leaders of the world's 20 biggest economies, recognizing that the global financial crisis has "a disproportionate impact" on vulnerable people in poor countries, have promised… Read more »

Africa: Looking For Crumbs From the G20's Table?

As leaders of the world's most productive economies meet in London on Thursday, street activism around the need for poverty alleviation and action on climate change is expected to… Read more »

Africa: There Are No Small Soccer Teams on Continent

The 20 teams who took part in last weekend's round of qualifying matches for the 2010 World Cup and African Cup of Nations tournaments experienced mixed fortunes. Read more »

Africa: Annan Sounds Alarm on Global Economic Crisis

A high-level panel of African leaders and development experts headed by former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan issued a call Friday for reforms of global governance… Read more »

Africa: Global Crunch Gives Continent's Leaders Responsibilities

Although the current global economic crisis was triggered by the financial practices of industrialized nations, African leaders have important responsibilities to meet if they are… Read more »

Africa: African Union Must Join G20, Says SA Finance Minister

The last decade witnessed the dawn of hope on the African continent. We had achieved the fastest growth rates since independence. Our efforts to build institutions and strengthen… Read more »

Africa: Global Crisis 'Hits Africa Twice,' Says Kofi Annan

Africa is facing difficult times. The effects of the global economic recession and climate change have already begun to reverse the progress the continent has made over the last… Read more »

Africa: Obama Should Meet African Ministers Before G20 Summit

President Barack Obama's election held an implicit promise for Africa, the continent of his father's birth. Yet the global financial meltdown, two wars and numerous interstate… Read more »

Africa: Finance Ministers Make Promises to Developing Countries

Finance ministers from the world's most powerful countries say they are committed to helping developing economies in the face of the global financial crisis. Read more »

Africa: Trade Talks Challenge Govts to Practical Action

The controversial negotiations over trade agreements between the European Union and regional blocs in Africa are challenging governments to rethink the best way of promoting… Read more »

Africa: Kikwete Calls for Joint Action on Economic Crisis

Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete has called on Africa to send a "clear message" to next month's crucial meeting of the G20, the world's major economic powers, to help mitigate… Read more »

Africa: International Women's Day in Liberia

Nadine Hack is president and CEO of beCause Global Consulting, a New York-based company aiming to "bring causes to life." Long engaged in international development, women's issues… Read more »

Africa: Festivities, Fashion and Calls To Action As Women Gather in Monrovia

Today, I had the privilege to wither in the searing African sun, shielded somewhat by a thatched roof held up by bamboo polls, as an international delegate to a two-day… Read more »

Africa: Women's Colloquium in Liberia Focuses on Empowerment Across the Globe

Drumming and fanfare amid a display of Liberian art works and speeches by heads state and government characterized the opening of the International Colloquium for Women’s… Read more »

Africa: Getting the Continent on the Obama Agenda

George Clooney's meeting to discuss Darfur with Vice President Joe Biden and with President Barack Obama Monday night at the White House provided one of the first glimmers of… Read more »

Africa: Lively Dance Kicks Off New Soccer Tournament

The new African Nations Championship (CHAN) soccer tournament got off to a sober but colourful start in Abidjan on Sunday with the help of hundreds of artists of the Koteba dance… Read more »

Africa: Sustaining Growth Will Challenge Govts

The remorseless, 30-year rise in the number of Africans living in poverty has stopped. Poverty is not yet falling, but it has stabilized, according to the World Bank. Read more »

Africa: Low-Flying Satellites to Bring Internet to Continent

As far as Greg Wyler is concerned the sky is the limit when it comes to providing low-cost, high-speed Internet access to Africans. Read more »

Africa: Closing the Digital Divide

In Nigeria, new subscribers are signing up with mobile phone services at a rate of almost one every second. In Kenya, they can transfer money, get exam results and even find dates… Read more »

Africa: Cell Phones Could Transform North-South Cooperation

The rollout of broadband Internet services and the rapid spread of cell phones is narrowing the digital divide between Africa and developed countries, and could potentially… Read more »

Africa: Leaders Support Cellular Revolution

Developing Africa's information and communications technology (ICT) sector is vital to the continent's growth and development, says Sami Al-Basheer, director of the development… Read more »