Africa: Caravan of Hope

Fifteen days, six caravans, six countries ... 160 young people from all over the world gathered in Nairobi, Kenya, to begin the journey of a lifetime. The African Youth Initiative… Read more »

Africa: Covering Climate Change - a Life-changing Experience of Learning for African Journalists

After traveling through Africa to Durban to cover the UN climate change conference, described by many of the African journalists as "life-changing", an exchange between the African… Read more »

Africa: Journalists Defining the Face of Africa in a Time of Climate Change

Crammed into a bus for 17 days, travelling for up to 15 hours at a time, and then finally stopping, only to be pelted by rain or scorched by the sun. This was the reality for five… Read more »

Africa: Freedom Songs Sung to a Climate Change Tune

"This land belongs to women, they will never tire!" Chanted in Zulu, this South African freedom song from the anti-apartheid struggle was reworked into a protest song against… Read more »

Africa: Marketing the Fight Against Climate Change

Environmental activists have climbed to new heights at COP17. Known for courting arrest by attempting to commandeer oil rigs and whaling ships to highlight their pro-environment… Read more »

Africa: For Africans, Climate Change is a Question of Adaptation

High-level international role-players have arrived for climate talks (COP17) in Durban, South Africa, and are debating the key issues as they try to hammer out an accord. But what… Read more »

Africa: Women Impacted by Climate Change - But Not as Victims

"I remember when we didn't have rainfall and my mother had to pay my school fees, so when there was no yield from crops she had to sell her fridge in order for me to go to school",… Read more »

South Africa: Africa Shoots Beyond Stars in Radio Telescope Bid

South Africa's science and technology minister, Naledi Pandor, reflects a face of the ruling African National Congress (ANC) which is often eclipsed by populist rhetoric, party… Read more »

Africa: Climate Crisis Threatens Health of Young Africans

What's bad for the climate is bad for health. Read more »

South Africa: With the Name 'Star', Science Minister Aims for the Heavens

Naledi Pandor, South Africa's Minister of Science and Technology, is leading an African bid to build the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), a pioneering radio telescope that aims to… Read more »

Africa: 2011 - Jurist Who Backed Democracy in Niger Named 'African of the Year'

Salifou Fatimata Bazeye, a 60-year-old distinguished jurist from Niger, has been chosen as "African of the Year" by Media Trust Limited, publisher of the Daily Trust, Weekly Trust,… Read more »

Africa: Audacious Aim to End Poverty - Conversation with Lloyd Pierson

The United States African Development Foundation (ADF) tackles tough problems. An independent public agency established by an act of Congress, it operates among the most… Read more »

Africa: Putting the Fairness Back in Trade?

"Trade isn't always fair," argues Rob Cameron, CEO of Fairtrade International. "It's the imbalance in trade that makes it necessary for fair trade to exist." Read more »

Africa: Zimbabwean Rapper Kapital K Needs Your Vote to Perform at Lil Wayne's Show

Upcoming Zimbabwean hip-hop star Kapital K is likely to perform an opening set on Lil Wayne's concert on December 7 at the Bellville Velodrome in Cape Town, South Africa. Read more »

Africa: In Zimbabwe, Change Like a River in Aids Fight

When social worker Charakupa Ngwerume was named by the village chief to serve as a counselor on a customary court, his first priority was to campaign for the nomination of female… Read more »

South Africa: Civil Society Voices Skepticism About COP17 Talks

The United Nations climate talks got under way in Durban on Monday amid much skepticism from civil society. Read more »

Africa: Western Union Offering Support for Diaspora Entrepreneurs

Western Union and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) this week are launching an initiative to provide support for U.S.-based entrepreneurs from the… Read more »

South Africa: Benin President Signs Deals on Jobs, Investment on State Visit to South Africa

Benin President Thomas Yayi Boni, together with his delegation, was welcomed by President Jacob Zuma on his state visit to South Africa. Read more »

South Africa: Environmentalists of the World, Welcome to Durban!

Environmentalists of the world, welcome to Durban! You may have heard that our city is a top international holiday destination with year-round beach weather. You'll know that our… Read more »

South Africa: Media, Civil Society Vow to Continue Fighting Against 'Secrecy Bill'

Protesters at the South African Parliament in Cape Town vowed to continue fighting against the so-called Secrecy Bill, saying it is a threat to democracy and service delivery. Read more »

Kenya: Breaking Toilet Taboos

Among members of the Mijikenda community of Kenya's Coastal Province, it is taboo for a father-in-law's faeces to mix with those of his daughter-in-law. Read more »

Uganda: Bishop Calls for Tolerance of Gays, Lesbians

Bishop Christopher Senyonjo is an advocate for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights at a time when Uganda's Parliament has reopened discussion on a bill which would… Read more »

Kenya: Nation Setting Sights on Eliminating Blinding Disease

Had a community health worker not found him at the rural Kenyan village of Olenarau, 65-year-old Tonke Nalakiti would still be blaming his failing sight on old age. Read more »

Angola: Criminal Complaint Lodged Charging Generals With Crimes Against Humanity

Angolan anti-corruption campaigner Rafael Marques de Morais has filed a criminal complaint with the attorney-general of Angola against two diamond mining companies and their… Read more »

Africa: Stop Natural Resource Plunder - A Conversation with Paul Collier

Oxford economist Paul Collier's latest book, The Plundered Planet (Oxford University Press), is a call to action. It deplores the extraction of Africa's natural resources to… Read more »