Africa: African Scientists Endorse New Polio Eradication Strategy

Nigerian and South African scientists have joined hundreds of other experts from more than 80 other countries to launch the Scientific Declaration on Polio Eradication – a… Read more »

Africa: Poverty No Bar to Fighting Deadly Undernutrition

Some of the world’s poorest countries, including two in sub-Saharan Africa, are showing the greatest political commitment to tackling hunger and undernutrition, while some of… Read more »

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 »

Africa: African Short Films Series Inspires

This year's Pan African Film Festival featured an African Artists Shorts Series. There were four films: "African Cowboy", "Maffe Tiga", "Papa" and "Try". Two of the films are set… Read more »

Africa: Film Review: 'Mama C: Urban Warrior in the African Bush'

Mama C: Urban Warrior in the African Bush is produced by Joanne Hershfield. 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 »

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 »

Kenya: Film Review: 'Nairobi Half Life'

"Nairobi Half Life" is directed by David 'Tosh' Gitonga and stars Joseph Wairimu, Olwenya Maina, and Nancy Wanjiku Karanja Read more »

Africa: Plutocrats Versus the People - Another World Is Possible

Every February, roughly 3,000 of the world's economic and political elite gather for the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the snowy ski town of Davos amidst the beautiful backdrop of… Read more »

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 »

Africa: AllAfrica - Celebrating 'We Are the World' - Today

Twenty-eight years ago this month, dozens of popular musicians "checked their egos at the door" of a Los Angeles studio to record 'We Are the World' (WATW) - generating over $75… 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 »

Central African Republic: Rebel Leader Accepts Transitional Council - Report

The Prime Minister of Central African Republic Nicolas Tiangaye has announced that rebel leader Michel Djotodia accepted the outcome of a regional summit on the country's crisis,… 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 »

South Africa: Zimbabwe Targets South African Investors

The Zimbabwean government has increased efforts to unlock the country's investment potential and attract foreign direct investment (FDI) by targeting South African investors at a… Read more »

Africa: Leaders Refuse to Recognise Rebel Chief as CAR President

African leaders participating in a special summit on the conflict in Central African Republic have reportedly decided that it was impossible to recognise rebel chief Michel… Read more »

Central Africa: Regional Body Finds it 'Impossible' to Recognise Michel Djotodia as Central African President

Members of the Economic Community of Central African States met in an extraordinary meeting in Djamena, Chad, under the auspices of Idriss Derby, the current chairman and president… Read more »

Malawi: Malawian President Seeks Clarity On Border Dispute From International Court

President Joyce Banda has said that Malawi will urgently take the border dispute with Tanzania to the UN's International Court of Justice (ICJ) after claiming the intervention by… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Hosts African Music Conference

Cape Town played host to the Breathe Sunshine African Music Conference, a new venture into the development of music produced on the continent. Read more »

Africa: 'Enough' Fellows to Focus On Worst Cases

There is good news out of Africa. Some of the world's fastest growing economies are African. International investment is growing. Read more »

Sudan: President Announces Release of All Political Prisoners

Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir has said that he will release all political detainees in the country, AFP reported on Monday. Read more »

Africa: Landmark Ruling in Medicine Patent Court Battle

India's highest court has dismissed Swiss drug maker Novartis AG's petition seeking patent protection for a cancer drug, according to an Al Jazeera report. Read more »

Kenya: Text of Supreme Court Decision Upholding Election Results

Following is the text of the decision by the Supreme Court of Kenya on disputed election results, as posted on The Kenya Judiciary web site. Read more »

Africa: The New Global Landscape and Your Role as Global Leaders

Following is the text of a FEEEDS series speech delivered by Ambassador (Dr.) Robin Renee Sanders at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri on March 21, 2013 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 »