Africa: Africa is Innovating in Financial Services, Food Sciences, Health - Bill Gates

In the second annual letter he has issued to the public to discuss his and his wife's philanthropic work through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Microsoft founder Bill Gates… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines Jet Crashes Into Sea

An Ethiopian Airlines jet has crashed into the Mediterranean Sea shortly after take-off in stormy weather from Beirut airport, according to news reports on Monday. Read more »

Nigeria/Zambia: Lucky Win for Super Eagles

Nigeria rode their luck in their 2010 Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal against Zambia in Lubango on Monday, but eventually triumphed 5-4 on spot-kicks after the teams had been… Read more »

Cameroon/Egypt: Pharaohs' Machine Crushes Indomitable Lions

Egypt marched on again like a giant machine towards further Africa Nations Cup landmarks, beating Cameroon 3-1 after extra time in their quarterfinal at Benguela’s Ombaka… Read more »

Africa: Bill Gates Issues Upbeat Take on African Health, Food Initiatives

Software entrepreneur-turned-philanthropist Bill Gates issued an upbeat assessment Monday on the prospects of overcoming the challenges faced by the world's poorest people –… Read more »

Africa: Fighting Aids Needs Innovation, Gates Says

Software entrepreneur Bill Gates and his wife, Melinda, have focused increasing attention in recent years on philanthropic work, in particular addressing health issues in the… Read more »

Algeria/Cote d'Ivoire: Mighty Elephants Go Down

In terms of African Nations Cup shocks, they did not come any bigger than this over the last decade as Algeria knocked out Cote d'Ivoire from the tournament in Angola. Read more »

Ghana/Angola: Black Stars Grow in Stature to Book Semifinals Place

Ghana sealed their place in the semifinals of the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations at the expense of hosts Angola with a 1-0 victory in their Last 8 meeting in Luanda on Sunday evening. Read more »

Africa: Security and Development in Sub-Saharan Africa - Looking to the Future

Following is the presentation to the Commander's Speaker Programme at the US Africa Command, US Military Headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany on Tuesday 19th January 2010. Read more »

Cameroon/Tunisia: Shaky Lions Set Up Titanic Clash Against Nigeria

Cameroon sealed their place in the quarterfinals of the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations after a nervy 2-2 draw with Tunisia in their final Group D match in Lubango on Thursday. They… Read more »

Zambia/Gabon: Chipolopolo Come From Behind to Triumph After 14 Years

Zambia thoroughly out-played Gabon in Benguela on Thursday and saw off a 14-year jinx to win a place at the African Nations Cup quarterfinals. Read more »

Nigeria/Mozambique: Super Eagles Swoop Down on Mambas

Nigeria had little appetite for entertaining the possibility of a fairytale at the Africa Nations Cup finals and dispatched the challenge of plucky Mozambique with some ease in… Read more »

Egypt/Benin: Pharaohs Wrap Up First Round With Perfect Record

Defending champions Egypt finished their Group C campaign at the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations with a perfect record of three wins after a comfortable 2-0 victory over Benin in… Read more »

Africa: Donor Countries Get Poor Marks on Education Pledge

The day starts early at the primary school in Aqualaar, a village in Kenya's arid northeastern district of Garissa. By 5 a.m., when the children arrive, their teacher, Ibrahim… Read more »

Ghana/Burkina Faso: Youthful Black Stars Overcome Injury to Reach Quarterfinals

Ghana have faced all sorts of demons at the Africa Nations Cup yet have made it through to the quarterfinals at the tournament. Read more »

Angola/Algeria: Teams Go Through Motions to Reach Quarterfinals

The system of deciding the outcome of group standings at the Africa Nations Cup will come under expected fire after a contrived goalless draw between hosts Angola and Algeria in… Read more »

Mali/Malawi: The Flames Burn Out at Nations Cup

Mali defeated Malawi 3-1 in their 2010 Africa Cup of Nations Group A encounter in Cabinda on Monday, but the result was not enough to see the West Africans through to the… Read more »

Sudan: Parties Strategize Ahead of April Polls

The Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) has named a northern Muslim, Yasir Arman, as its candidate for the April presidential elections. Read more »

Cameroon/Zambia: Indomitable Lions Back on Track

Cameroon gave yet another display of the trademark grit and determination which has taken them to the top of the African game in coming from behind to beat Zambia 3-2 at the… Read more »

Tunisia/Gabon: Carthage Eagles Squander Chance Against Gabon

Gabon and Tunisia have played out the first goalless draw at the African Nations Cup finals – a result that greatly enhanced Gabon's chances of surprise progress to the next… Read more »

Egypt/Mozambique: Record-Breaking Pharaohs Roll on Relentlessly

Egypt's relentless machine of success rolled on at the African Nations Cup on Saturday, winning again, making sure they topped their group and breaking a record along the way. Read more »

Guinea: Parties Agree on Unity Govt, Elections

The African Union has welcomed the signing of an agreement setting up a unity government in Guinea, to be followed by elections within six months. Read more »

Nigeria/Benin: Super Eagles Breathe Sigh of Relief

Nigeria breathed a heavy sigh of relief on Saturday after a first-half penalty from Yakubu Aiyegbeni proved enough to hand them a win over Benin in their Group C match. Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire/Ghana: Too Little Too Late for Black Stars

Cote d'Ivoire became the first side to seal their place in the quarterfinals of the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations after a 3-1 victory over Ghana in Cabinda on Friday night, this… Read more »

Madagascar: Region Rejects Rajoelina's Election Plans

Southern African leaders have dismissed plans by Malagasy leader Andry Rajoelina to hold unilaterally-organized elections in March. Read more »