Kenya: Film Review: 'Nairobi Half Life'

"Nairobi Half Life" is directed by David 'Tosh' Gitonga and stars Joseph Wairimu, Olwenya Maina, and Nancy Wanjiku Karanja Read more »

Malawi: Malawian President Seeks Clarity On Border Dispute From International Court

President Joyce Banda has said that Malawi will urgently take the border dispute with Tanzania to the UN's International Court of Justice (ICJ) after claiming the intervention by… Read more »

Sudan: President Announces Release of All Political Prisoners

Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir has said that he will release all political detainees in the country, AFP reported on Monday. Read more »

Kenya: Text of Supreme Court Decision Upholding Election Results

Following is the text of the decision by the Supreme Court of Kenya on disputed election results, as posted on The Kenya Judiciary web site. Read more »

Kenya: Supreme Court Upholds Kenyatta Victory

Kenya's Supreme Court on Saturday ruled to uphold the victory of president-elect Uhuru Kenyatta, whose win was challenged by his leading contender, Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Read more »

Kenya: Kenyatta Wins Presidency, Provisional Results Show

Uhuru Kenyatta, the son of Kenya’s founding president, narrowly won last Monday's presidential election outright, defeating main rival Prime Minister Raila Odinga, according… Read more »

Tanzania: Correction Submitted by BG Tanzania

AllAfrica received the following statement from BG Tanzania regarding an East African Business Week article that was carried on our site and was subsequently taken down by East… Read more »

Kenya: Women-Led Farm Initiative Aims For Peace, Prosperity

Fear of violence surrounding the upcoming general elections next week has raised anxiety among many Kenyans, but less so for Nyokabi Wamuyu. She is counting on a new initiative in… Read more »

Africa: Six Nations Bid to Host 2019 Afcon

A total of six countries are bidding to the host the 2019 African Nations Cup finals but the Confederation of African Football are refusing to name them. Read more »

Africa: Kangaroo Care Boosts the Odds for Preterm Infants

In one world, Tabitha Wanjiku is shimmying under cars, tweaking transmissions and rewiring brake lights on her way to certification as a mechanic. In another, the soft-spoken,… Read more »

Burundi: Central Market in Bujumbura Destroyed By Fire

An unknown number of people died and hundreds of businesses were destroyed when the central market in the capital, Bujumbura, burned to the ground on Sunday, reports the Anglican… Read more »

Nigeria/Ethiopia: Super Eagles Soar to Quarter-Finals - On Penalties

Nigeria netted two late penalties to seal their passage through to the quarter-finals of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in a 2-0 victory over the 10 men of Ethiopia on Tuesday. Read more »

Nigeria/Ethiopia: Super Eagles Face the Unthinkable Against Ethiopia

Nigeria stand on the brink of the unthinkable as they prepare to take on Ethiopia in their final Group C match at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations. Read more »

Burkina Faso/Ethiopia: Stallions Can Aim for Quarter-Finals

Burkina Faso completed the most comprehensive victory so far in the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations when they defeated Ethiopia 4-0 in Nelspruit on Friday night. Read more »

Ethiopia/Burkina Faso: Burkinabe Romp to Win Against Ethiopia

Down to 10 men, Burkina Faso secured a 4-0 victory over Ethiopia in their 2013 Africa Cup of Nations Group C clash in Nelspruit on Friday night. Read more »

Burkina Faso/Ethiopia: Walya Antelopes, Stallions Aim for Quarter-Finals

Ethiopia and Burkina Faso both secured morale-boosting draws in their Afcon Group C matches, but if they are advance to the quarter-finals of the competition they need to build on… Read more »

Zambia/Ethiopia: 'We Deserve What We Got,' Says Zambia Coach

Zambian coach Herve Renard could barely contain his annoyance with his side following their 1-1 draw with Ethiopia on Monday. Read more »

Zambia/Ethiopia: Brave Ethiopia Battle Back Against Africa's Champions

Brave Ethiopia battled back from a goal and a man down to force a 1-1 draw with African champions Zambia in their opening Africa Cup of Nations clash on Monday. Read more »

Zambia/Ethiopia: Chipolopolo Expect Tough Game Against Ethiopia

Zambia begin the defence of their Africa Cup of Nations crown when they meet Ethiopia at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Monday evening. Read more »

Africa: Columbia University Hub Aims to Engage African Research

We live in an increasingly globalised world and this is transforming how we live. Thanks to new technology we can now communicate seamlessly and instantly across the globe.… Read more »

Somalia: U.S. Recognizes Somali Government

The United States has officially recognized Somalia's government in Mogadishu for the first time in 20 years, U.S. Secretary of State Hilary Clinton said after meeting with Somali… Read more »

Africa: Will an African Be Chosen to Lead the World Trade Organization?

Notwithstanding the fact that the Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) has few real powers as executive head of a member-driven organization, it is one of the… Read more »

Africa: Superstars and Minnows Alike Gear Up for Soccer Glory

The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations presents Cote d’Ivoire with what will possibly be the final chance for their so-called Golden Generation to claim the continent’s top… Read more »

Madagascar: Rajoelina Will Not Run for President

The president of Madagascar's transitional government, Andry Rajoelina, has followed in the footsteps of his predecessor, Marc Ravalomanana and has announced he will not run in the… Read more »

Africa: Tapping Africa's Scientific Potential

When John Mwero looks at charred sugar cane ash he sees sturdy bridges, soaring skyscrapers and stable roads. He's convinced that bagasse ash - the residue that's left after… Read more »