July 01, 2013
Africa: Democracy, Transparency Are Not 'Western Exports' - Obama
An excerpt from President Obama's speech at the University of Cape Town: Read more »
June 29, 2013
South Africa: Outpouring Over Mandela Challenges Obama
Nearly half a century before this weekend's trip to South Africa by President Barack Obama, a visit by Robert F. Kennedy at the height of apartheid oppression was described by a… Read more »
June 26, 2013
South Africa: Zuma Cancels Trip, Mandela Reportedly on Life Support
South African President Jacob Zuma paid a late-night visit Wednesday to the hospital where Nelson Mandela is critically ill. His office announced soon afterwards he was cancelling… Read more »
Africa: Obama's Coming - So's the Navy & the Air Force
The citizens of Senegal, South Africa and Tanzania are about to be hit over the coming week with the full panoply of an American presidential visit. Read more »
June 25, 2013
Africa: President Obama's Schedule in Senegal, South Africa and Tanzania
Edited excerpts from a White House briefing on the schedule of President Obama's visit to west, southern and east Africa from June 26 to July 2. The briefing was by Ben Rhodes,… Read more »
June 23, 2013
South Africa: Mandela in 'Critical Condition', Says Presidency
Former President Nelson Mandela's condition has become "critical", the office of South African President Jacob Zuma has announced. Read more »
June 13, 2013
Zimbabwe: President Mugabe Sets Election Date
President Robert Mugabe has proclaimed July 31 as the date for Zimbabwe to hold general elections which are expected to end the power sharing deal with Prime Minister Morgan… Read more »
June 12, 2013
Zimbabwe: Elections Must Be Credible, Transparent and Peaceful - U.S. Ambassador
U.S. policy toward Zimbabwe is guided by fundamental principles of rule of law, good governance, and human rights protection. Our interests are first and foremost peace,… Read more »
May 31, 2013
South Africa: Entrepreneur Enters Forbes List
According to a report by Forbe's Magazine, Sizewe Nzima, 21, has been named among the publication's list of 30 Under 30: Africa's Best Young Entrepreneurs. Read more »
Africa: Literacy and Losing Vowels
How will mobile devices enhance literacy in Africa? The answer, according to Donald Clark - outspoken Scottish entrepreneur and blogger - who takes us a step back. Read more »
May 30, 2013
Africa: Learning Works Better When It's Done Together
Making a video is a learning experience, and it doesn't have to end up online. If you leave a group of children alone with a device that's connected to the Internet, they can teach… Read more »
May 27, 2013
Zimbabwe: Mugabe Blasts Mandela
President Robert Mugabe criticised former South African president and Nobel Laureate Nelson Mandela for allegedly taking a soft stance on the white people through his… Read more »
May 20, 2013
Zambia: Protesting Students Released
Zambia police have reportedly freed the university students detained on the president's orders after they protested against the government's decision to drop the maize and petrol… Read more »
May 16, 2013
Africa: Obama Expected in Senegal, Tanzania and South Africa Next Month
President Barrack Obama will visit Dakar next month,according to reports in the Senegalese press. Read more »
May 15, 2013
Southern Africa: Madagascar's Rajoelina Refuses to Withdraw Candidacy
Madagascar's leader Andry Rajoelina has ignored a request by the Southern African Development Community (SADC), not to run in the upcoming elections, reports AFP. Read more »
May 14, 2013
Eswatini: Swazi Voter Registration in Shambles
Voter registration is under way in Swaziland amid calls from opposition parties to boycott an electoral process that some have described as a mere formality. Read more »
Africa: Boosting Youth Employment Through Digital Jobs
The announcement by the Rockefeller Foundation of an initiative to create jobs in Africa focusing on the digital field has been lauded as an important strategy by Jack Leslie,… Read more »
May 10, 2013
Africa: Thomas-Greenfield Likely Choice for Assistant Secretary
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has tapped Linda Thomas-Greenfield, a widely respected career Foreign Service officer, to the department's top Africa post, sources have… Read more »
May 08, 2013
Africa: DR Congo Riskiest Country For New Mothers
The riskiest country in the world to be a new mother is the Democratic Republic of Congo. That's according to Save the Children's 2013 State of the World's Mothers report. Read more »
May 02, 2013
Zambia: Zambia: Vice President Speaks On Governance and Gay Rights
Zambian Vice President Guy Scott hit out at opposition parties and observers who have accused him and President Michael Sata of repressive policies and perpetuating violence. Read more »
South Africa: Vice President Scott Calls South Africans 'Very Backward'
Zambia's vice president Guy Scott launched an astonishing attack on President Jacob Zuma when he reportedly compared him to South Africa's last apartheid leader, FW de Klerk. Read more »
April 29, 2013
Botswana: President Injured in Cheetah 'Accident'
Botswana President Ian Khama received two stitches in his face after being clawed by a cheetah, according to local media reports. Read more »
April 11, 2013
Malawi: Govt Responds in Madonna 'Special Treatment' Row
The Malawian government has criticised American pop icon Madonna, accusing her of exaggerating her contributions to the Southern African country and unreasonably demanding special… Read more »
April 09, 2013
South Africa: Film Review: 'Fanie Fourie's Lobola'
Fanie Fourie's Lobola is directed by Henk Pretorius and stars Eduan van Jaarsveldt and Zethu Dlomo. Read more »
April 08, 2013
Mozambique: Renamo, Govt in War of Words After Deadly Attacks
Mozambique's President Armando Guebuza has warned that he would respond firmly to the deadly weekend attacks against civilian vehicles blamed on armed members of the former rebel… Read more »