Africa: Key African Ally Nigeria Should Get U.S. Support

During Secretary of State John F. Kerry's first official trip to sub-Saharan Africa last week, he had the opportunity to publicly bolster a key U.S. ally. Instead, he singled out… Read more »

Liberia: From Stabilization to Transformation - Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

A decade after the worst fighting of its long conflict, which killed an estimated 200,000 of a pre-war population of 2.8 million and forcibly displaced a majority - as many as 1.8… Read more »

Africa: France-Afrique: Breaking The Ties

The French army's recent intervention in Mali has sparked fresh debate about the relationship between France and Africa. Some detractors passionately advocate for the abandonment… Read more »

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 »

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 »

Nigeria: Battling Malaria Without Drugs or Knowledge

The statistics are shocking. Over 300,000 Nigerians die from malaria each year – more than in any other country. An estimated 250,000 are children younger than five. Read more »

Africa: Malaria in Liberia - 'The Struggle Continues'

I woke up feeling the headache and chills, and made a couple of trips to the bathroom to ease the nausea. The experience was all too familiar; I was having another bout of malaria,… Read more »

Senegal: Former President Wade's Son Incarcerated

Karim Wade, son of former Senegalese president Abdulaye Wade, has been incarcerated at Rebeuss Prison, a correction centre in the capital of Dakar. Wade is being asked to justify a… Read more »

Ghana: A Chat With M3nsa

The Ghanaian hip-hop scene is one of the most diverse in Africa. A look at Ghana's top emcees reveals artists that vary greatly in style, lyricism, skill and demeanor. Read more »

West Africa: U.S. and West African Countries Work Towards Trade Deal

The United States is working with West African countries to reach a trade and investment agreement that supports efforts at economic growth and integration as American companies… Read more »

Guinea Bissau: Former Navy Chief Na Tchuto Arrested as 'Drug Kingpin'

The former chief of the navy in Guinea-Bissau was arrested and is being transferred to the U.S., according to BBC News. Read more »

Nigeria: Grieving the Loss of Achebe's Special Voice

Many voices have contributed to a better understanding of the complexities, the challenges and the beauty that is all over the African continent. But if we have to ask if there… Read more »

Nigeria: Chinua Achebe - 'The Most Perceptive Observer of African Life'

Chinua was a dear friend. We first met more than forty years ago when he asked for my support with his literary journal OKIKE. And at a time when foundations did not think that… Read more »

Senegal: School Fire Leaves Nine Children Dead

At least nine children burned to death after a room they were sleeping in caught fire near the centre of Dakar, according to the Senegalese Press Agency (ASP). Read more »

Africa: What It Takes for a Successful Democracy - Mogae

After completing two terms as president of Botswana in 2008, Festus Mogae was awarded the $5 million Mo Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership. The prize committee… Read more »

Guinea: Opposition Withdraws From Electoral Process

Guinea's opposition party coalition has pulled out of the preparations for the legislative election set for May 12, according to Reuters. Read more »

Africa: Closing the Gap - Meet Aims to End Extreme Poverty

When 17-year-old Sona Traore represented the Child Protection Network of Liberia at a civil society event organized in conjunction with a three-day United Nations meeting in this… 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 »

Nigeria/Burkina Faso: Super Eagles Fans Have Plenty to Look Forward To

Nigeria's triumph at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in the perfect example of how a team can improve through a tournament with the confidence that wins bring. Read more »

Nigeria/Burkina Faso: Keshi Leads Super Eagles to Victory - Again

Nigeria have claimed their third Africa Cup of Nations crown after a 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso in the 2013 final at Soccer City on Sunday night. Read more »

Ghana/Mali: Mali Can Win in Future, Says Coach

It cannot be easy to pick yourself up after the bitter disappointment of a semi-final defeat at the African Nations Cup, but Mali made a valiant effort and were rewarded with the… Read more »

Ghana/Mali: Black Stars Fall - Again

Mali grabbed third place at the African Nations Cup on Saturday, overcoming slippery conditions in Port Elizabeth to again beat Ghana to the bronze medals. Read more »

Nigeria/Burkina Faso: Super Eagles Face Injury Problems for Tonight

Nigeria have two massive injury concerns ahead of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations final against Burkina Faso at Soccer City on Sunday. Read more »

Nigeria/Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Star to Play in Afcon Final

Burkina Faso winger Jonathan Pitroipa is to play in the African Nations Cup final after all, after being given a reprieve by the Confederation of African Football. Read more »

Nigeria: Nine Polio Health Workers Gunned Down

Unknown gunmen shot dead nine women involved in Nigeria's polio-vaccination campaign in the northern city of Kano on Friday in two separate attacks, press reports said on Friday. Read more »