Africa: Adesina Named 2017 World Food Prize Winner - the 'Nobel' of Agriculture

Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank, has been named the winner of this year's World Food Prize. Read more »

Africa: Changing Perceptions on Display at U.S.-Africa Business Summit in DC

"We must change the lenses with which we look at Africa from the traditional development mindset to an investment mindset," Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development… Read more »

Africa: Cote d'Ivoire Players Attend Cheick Tiote's Funeral in Abidjan

Former Ivory Coast team-mates of Cheick Tiote - including Kolo Toure, Wilfried Bony and Salomon Kalou - attended his funeral service in Abidjan at the weekend. Read more »

South Africa/Nigeria: They Lost The Match, But Did Eagles Win the Twitter War Against Bafana?

Nigerian fans were left fuming as Bafana Bafana sealed their historic victory against the Super Eagles. Read more »

Cameroon: Internet Restored! #BringBackOurInternet

Internet connection has been re-established in the North West and South West regions of Cameroon after almost three months of blackouts. President Paul Biya ordered Minister of… Read more »

Africa: Analysts, Activists Explore Dividends from Empowering Women

Imagine a future Africa where patriarchy is dead and more women are economically empowered to provide for their own basic needs; one in which they continue to shatter the… Read more »

Nigeria: Focus on All Abducted by Boko Haram & 'Ignore the Noise' - Sanusi to #BBOG

Text of Speech given at the 1st Chibok Girls Annual Lecture in Abuja by His Highness Muhammad Sanusi II, Con Sarkin Kano. [The emir was  represented by his daughter, Hajiya… Read more »

Africa: Western Sahara Dispute Blocks Economic Talks But Work Proceeds

The tenth annual meetings of African finance ministers, jointly hosted by the African Union (AU) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), have been abruptly… Read more »

Cameroon: Colonial Solutions to the Anglophone Problem Misguided

The so called Anglophone problem in Cameroon is proving to be the biggest challenge to President Paul Biya's 34 years in power. The government is battling with with the use of… Read more »

Africa: Towards 'Radical' Solutions for Africa's Growth #CoM2017

Senegal's budget minister Brima Mangara has called on African states to promote structural transformation as part of development strategies "in order to meet the challenges of… Read more »

Africa: Five Key Takeaways from AFCON2017

The 2017 African Nations Cup finals are a thing of the past, and Cameroon were crowned worthy winners with their final victory over Egypt on Sunday. Read more »

Cameroon/Egypt: Finally, Sweet Revenge for Young Lions #AFCON2017

Hugo Broos has gone from being criticised at almost every turn to national hero in Cameroon after masterminding a most unlikely victory for the country at the 2017 African Nations… Read more »

Cameroon/Egypt: The Extra Prize for the Winner of #AFCON2017

The prize for the winners of Sunday night’s African Nations Cup is much more than the continental crown and a $4-million cheque. Read more »

Ghana/Burkina Faso: Burkinabe Win Bronze as Black Stars Crash at #AFCON2017

Burkina Faso’s 1-0 victory over Ghana in the third-place play-off match at the African Nations Cup finals in Gabon on Saturday exceeded expectations for the winners and… Read more »

Cameroon: Will #AFCON2017 Final Give Coach Hugo Broos the Last Laugh?

For Cameroon coach Hugo Broos, the African Nations Cup final is about more than just lifting a continental title – it is a chance for him to prove his critics wrong and have… Read more »

Cameroon/Egypt: It's West vs North As Indomitable Lions Face Pharaohs in #AFCON2017 Showdown

The 2017 African Nations Cup final in Libreville on Sunday pits Egypt’s technical excellence against the all-action, unlikely heroes of Cameroon in a fixture to decide the… Read more »

Burkina Faso/Ghana: The Game Nobody Wants to Play #AFCON2017 #BRONZE

Burkina Faso and Ghana clash in the game nobody wants to play as they battle for the bronze medal at the 2017 African Nations Cup finals in Port Gentil on Saturday. Read more »

Cameroon/Egypt: Fairytale Run Takes Indomitable Lions to #AFCON2017 Final

Cameroon's fairytale run to the final of the 2017 African Nations Cup continues after a 2-0 victory over fancied Ghana sealed a date with Egypt in the decider in Libreville on… Read more »

Africa: 10 Yays for the AU!

While the African Union gets a lot of flack for its inaction, they have taken *some* good decisions. We want to use Madam Chair's departure to highlight those... Read more »

Egypt/Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso 'Better Than Us' - Pharoahs' Coach #AFCON2017

Egypt’s evergreen goalkeeper Essam El Hadary proved the hero as The Pharaohs booked a place in the African Nations Cup finals with a 4-3 penalty shoot-out victory over… Read more »

Ghana/Cameroon: Ghana Favourites, But Young Lions Have Spirit #AFCON2017

Ghana will hope to take another step towards ending their agonising wait for another African Nations Cup crown when they take on Cameroon in the semifinals of the 2017 tournament… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Coach Dussuyer Can't Find Key to Success, Calls it Quits

Departing a dream job with the Ivory Coast has not proven easy for Michel Dussuyer but the Frenchman said he had quit to "preserve a more serene and peaceful climate without… Read more »

Burkina Faso/Egypt: Can Stallions Take Their First #AFCON2017 Cup?

Burkina Faso continue their quest for a maiden African Nations Cup title when they take on seven-time winners Egypt in their semi-final in Libreville on Wednesday (19h00 GMT). Read more »

Cameroon: Ahmed Abba is a Victim of Cameroon's War on Terror

Cameroon has remained in a protracted battle with the Boko Haram Islamist militant sect since 2014 when the group began attacking the government. The International Crisis Group… Read more »

Africa: Will History Help #AFCON2017 Semifinalists?

The semifinal line-up at the 2017 African Nations Cup finals is complete as Burkina Faso take on Egypt on Wednesday and Ghana tackle Cameroon a day later in what is sure to be two… Read more »