Africa: Africa's Choice Should Head World Health Organization

Following intense criticism of its handling of the Ebola outbreak of 2014, the World Health Organization (WHO) has outlined institutional changes to address the shortcomings that… Read more »

Mozambique: Quake Shakes Central Province

An earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale was recorded late on Thursday, September 22, in the southern province of Manica, in central Mozambique, according to Verdade.co.mz. Read more »

Africa: Obama to Meet Buhari, Address U.S.-Africa Business Forum in New York

President Obama will meet Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday following the U.S. leader's last address to the United Nations General Assembly as president. Read more »

Africa: 'China-Africa Cooperation Must be Mutually Beneficial'

A China-Africa Symposium was held on 11-12 August, 2016 in Mombasa, Kenya, on the theme "Win-Win Cooperation for Common Development". It was co-hosted by the Institute of African… Read more »

Africa: Big Data and Africa's Green Revolution

"Take it to the farmer". Those were the last words of Dr. Norman Borlaug, as remembered by his granddaughter Julie Borlaug in her opening speech at the Africa Green Revolution… Read more »

Africa: Finding the Sweet Spot of Africa's Agriculture

Africa is a continent where, at least outwardly, we like to celebrate our diversity - the rich variety that can be found in our many cultures, languages, fashions, flora and fauna. Read more »

Africa: We Can End Global Hunger - Kofi Annan

For the first time in human history, the end of hunger is within our reach. Read more »

Africa: Japan-Africa Summit Gives Continent New Leverage

When the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) was launched in 1993 by Japan in co-operation with the World Bank, the United Nations and the UN Development… Read more »

Ethiopia: Medallist's Protest Raises Eyebrows in Rio

Long-distance runner Feyisa Lilesa, 26, managed to hold on to collect silver in an exciting race that saw Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge cement his status as "the most commanding marathon… Read more »

Ethiopia: Protests in Oromia, Amhara Regions Present 'Critical Challenge' - U.S.

The Obama administration's top official promoting democracy and human rights,Tom Malinowski, says the Ethiopian government's tactics in response to protests in the Oromia and… Read more »

Egypt: Lose Weight or You're Out, TV Anchorwomen Told

Eight women working for Egyptian TV have been ordered to lose weight or be taken off air, according to BBC. Read more »

Africa: Saved by Their Celebrity Status?

You may have heard of celebrities who broke the law and walked away with a mere slap on the wrist - adding to the belief that celebrities are treated differently. Read more »

Zambia: Ruling Party in Bid to Silence Opposition Newspaper - Report

Government action against the opposition newspaper, The Post, appears to be part of "a politically motivated attempt...to silence a persistent critic to hold on to power" in this… Read more »

Africa: Africa's Top Public Opinion Survey Under Threat

The consortium which runs Africa's most authoritative public opinion surveys faces funding difficulties. Writing for AllAfrica, Johnnie Carson says that coming at a time when… Read more »

Africa: Panama Papers Probe Exposes New Secret Deals Across Africa

International journalists' networks investigating the use of offshore bank accounts which enable wealthy clients to reduce the level of scrutiny of their dealings have published… Read more »

Africa: The Revolution That Matters to Africa

Africa is ripe for its own industrial revolution, but with 70 percent of Africans dependent on agriculture for their livelihoods, it must be a green one. We have been latecomers… Read more »

Africa: Africa Must Use New Bank to Bridge $100 Billion Infrastructure Gap

Africa's infrastructure financing deficit, estimated to be U.S. $100 billion a year, remains persistently large. The resulting lack of investment in energy, transport and water… Read more »

Africa: 'What Can South Africa Be, What Can Africa Be, What Can the World Be?'

Software pioneer Bill Gates has delivered the 14th Nelson Mandela Annual lecture at the University of Pretoria's Mamelodi Campus on the eve of Mandela Day, which marks the birthday… Read more »

Lesotho: Newspaper Editor Shot By Unknown Assailants

The editor of an independent Lesotho newspaper is fighting for his life after being shot at the weekend in the latest attempt on the life of a perceived opponent of the government. Read more »

South Africa: Oscar Pistorius Sentenced

Judge Thokozile Masipa has sentenced Paralympian Oscar Pistorius to six years in prison for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on February 14, 2013. Read more »

Africa: Indian PM Modi's African Safari

Nearly nine months ago the third India-Africa Forum Summit, and the first that included all African states, was held with much fanfare in Delhi. Read more »

South Africa: DJ Black Coffee to Work with U.S. Singer Alicia Keys

Nkosinathi Maphumulo, popularly known as DJ Black Coffee, is set to collaborate with award-winning singer-songwriter, Alicia Keys. Read more »

South Africa: Late Musician Mgqumeni's Impersonator Jailed for Rape

Sibusiso Gcabashe has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for impersonating late Maskandi musician Khulekani 'Mgqumeni' Khumalo. Read more »

Africa: African Heroes and the Superpowers of Agriculture

For most people, the notion of a hero conjures up images of brave individuals risking their lives for others, or "superheroes" from comic books or films, armed with supernatural… Read more »

Africa: Global Forum on Nicotine - Reducing Harm and Saving a Billion Lives in this Century

The 3rd Global Forum on Nicotine (GFN) was held June 17 & 18 17 in Warsaw. This annual international conference brings together stakeholders in smoking and less harmful ways to… Read more »