Africa: Continent's New Middle Class Lures Investment

For too long, the story of Africa has been about government corruption, war and disease. Economic news was also bad. From 1975 to 1995, the continent was mired in negative growth,… Read more »

Tanzania: Young Chemist Seeks Answers in Traditional Medicine

When Justin Omolo was growing up in Tanzania, he preferred Western medical clinics to African traditional healers. "I was the only one in my family who didn't believe in all the… Read more »

Africa: Tupac's Godfather - RIP in Africa

Born in the swamps of Louisiana as Elmer Pratt, he died at the foot of Mount Kilamanjaro as Geronimo ji-Jaga. From decorated Vietnam war veteran to anti- government Black Panther,… Read more »

Tanzania: Bongo Flava and Hip Hop

Tanzanian hip hop emerged in the late 80s, and by the late 90s was being labeled: Bongo Flava. As this new genre went in the direction of pop and incorporated rap and R&B there… Read more »

East Africa: New Documentary 'Ni Wakati' Brings American, East African Artists Together

The new documentary by Kenyan filmmakers Michael Wanguhu and Russell Kenya premiered at the Pan African Film Festival in Los Angeles this year. It proved to be a good year for… Read more »

Tanzania: 'Chumo' - A New Twist on a Familiar Love Story

The only Tanzanian film at this year's Pan African Film Festival, Chumo made its American debut here. It was nominated for best short narrative. Read more »

Africa: Politics and Hip Hop Meet in Upcoming Elections

Hip hop has often been used by artists as a form of social commentary against poverty, corruption and inequality. Now, some of these artists are aiming to effect change from the… Read more »

Africa: Kina Klothing Brings East Africa to the Urban Clothing Market

Kina Klothing is an African urban wear brand that launched its first collection in 2009. Many of the designs depict themes and images celebrating Africa in general, while others… Read more »

Tanzania: This Year's Final Fiesta Headlined by Lil' Kim

After a series of concerts held throughout Tanzania, this year's final Fiesta was held in Dar es Salaam on August 7. The annual concert series, organized by Clouds FM, has a… Read more »

Tanzania: Freelance Journalist Wins Top U.S. Award

A U.S.-based global media network is to award a Tanzanian freelance journalist, Vicky Ntetema, for her courage in exposing the brutal killings of albinos and their families. Read more »

Tanzania: Kikwete Hopeful for Action On Climate Change, Optimistic On Africa's Future

Tanzanian President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete recently sat down for an hour-long interview with AllAfrica's Reed Kramer and Tami Hultman at State House in Dar es Salaam. In the… Read more »

Tanzania: President Kikwete - 'Agriculture is Everything'

As President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete of Tanzania was about to leave Dar es Salaam on November 15 to attend the World Food Summit in Rome, he sat down at State House to discuss a… Read more »

Africa: Continent's Leaders Hold Talks With Obama at UN

African issues will be in the spotlight Tuesday when President Barack Obama hosts a luncheon for some two dozen African heads of state and government at the United Nations on the… Read more »

Tanzania: Obama, Kikwete Meet in Oval Office on Africa's Conflicts

President Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania became the first African head of state to visit the Obama White House Thursday, where he discussed issues including Africa's most pressing… 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: 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 »

Tanzania: Nakaaya Makes a Splash

Tanzanian songstress Nakaaya has been making a splash on the East African music scene of late. Her remake of the classic “Malaika” and her controversial yet honest… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Unions Mobilize to Stop Weapons

The governments of both Mozambique and Tanzania have refused to allow a  Chinese ship carrying weapons for Zimbabwe to offload its cargo in their ports, a South African… Read more »

Comoros: African Union, Govt Troops Invade Anjouan

Comoran and African Union troops invaded the island of Anjouan on Tuesday to put an end to the rebellion led by Colonel Mohamed Bacar against the federal government of the… Read more »

Africa: Bush Calls For Free Polls in Zimbabwe

U.S. President George W. Bush used visits to Benin and Tanzania at the weekend to call for free and fair elections in Zimbabwe, to support a power-sharing deal in Kenya and to… Read more »

Africa: Bush Visit to Focus on Health, Education

United States President George W. Bush was scheduled Friday to begin a five-nation African tour designed to highlight his legacy on the continent. Read more »

Tanzania: Working Together to Slash Malaria Deaths

Taking up where he left off yesterday, Kenyan blogger Bankelele reports from the opening of a bed net factory in Arusha – helped by the electricity supply brought in for… Read more »

Tanzania: Blogging the Opening of a Bed Net Factory

Sharing power with a coffee urn, Kenyan blogger Bankelele reports from Arusha on the opening of factory in Arusha which will have a significant effect on the health of many… Read more »

Africa: President Bush to Visit Five Countries

The White House announced Friday that United States President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush will visit five countries in a one-week tour of Africa next month. Read more »

Africa: Aid Critical To Ensuring Benefits From Trade

While developing and industrialized countries continue to wrestle in the Doha Round of negotiations to reach a new international trade agreement, there is increasing recognition… Read more »