July 19, 2012
East Africa: Ethiopia Seeks to Beat Faltering Aid Flows
The Global Humanitarian Assistance (GHA) Report, released today, shows international funding is faltering. Ethiopia seeks to provide alternative ways towards food security. Read more »
July 18, 2012
Liberia: Govt Plans to Rejuvenate Hydro-Power
With the help of renewed investment, the Liberian government hopes to rejuvenate the country's hydro-power. Read more »
Sudan: Economic Hardship Sparks Unrest
Are President al-Bashir's efforts to diversify the economy too little too late? Read more »
Ghana: Album Review - Konkoma
KonKoma's debut album highlights Ghana's rich afro-funk history and musical legends. Read more »
July 17, 2012
Africa: Africa's Jobless Growth?
Africa's economies are amongst the fastest growing in the world, but growth does not necessarily lead to development. Read more »
Nigeria: Edo Governor Oshiomhole Re-Elected
Oshiomhole elected for a second term Read more »
July 16, 2012
Egypt: Coptic Christians Fear Discrimination Under Mursi
"Egypt is for all Egyptians; all of us are equals in terms of rights. All of us also have duties towards this homeland. As for myself, I don't have rights. I only have duties." Read more »
Egypt: Half a Revolution
Karim El-Hakim and Omar Shargawi's new documentary tells the story of Tahrir Square. Read more »
Zambia: King Cobra Disappoints and Confounds
When President Michael Sata was elected in late 2011 by a clear majority of Zambians fed-up with the 20-year rule of the Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) and thirsty for… Read more »
Kenya: Found in Deptford - an Afternoon With Cyrus Kabiru
When I talked with Nairobi-based artist Cyrus Kabiru last September, he was preparing for his first ever show outside Kenya and only just beginning to gain recognition in Europe… Read more »
July 13, 2012
Nigeria: State Poll Tests Nation's Democratic Credentials
The ruling PDP party seem determined to wrest back control of Edo from Governor Oshiomhole. Read more »
Sudan: Street Protests Stretch Into Fourth Week
Street demonstrations in Sudan have now stretched into their fourth consecutive week. Seemingly inspired by past revolts against dictatorship in 1964 and 1985, Sudanese protestors… Read more »
Africa: Miserly Banks, Devolution, Poverty Jargon, and Failed States
Kenya's miserly banks Read more »
July 12, 2012
Kenya: Constitution Stalls
Kenya's constitution promises much, but its implementation has proven difficult. Read more »
Sudan: South's Independence Has Shaken Bashir Govt
A year on, the repercussions of South Sudan's partition from Sudan continue to dominate events in the North. Read more »
Egypt: Salafist Demonstrations Planned for July 13
Protests have been planned in Cairo's Tahrir Square over the military's constitutional amendments. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Sows Seeds for Agricultural Rejuvenation
Nigeria's attempts to regenerate its agricultural sector face tough challenges. Read more »
July 11, 2012
Africa: South Sudan's World Bank Corruption Probes - Libya's Unstable National Assembly
Government contracts face investigation in South Sudan. Libya faces a period of political instability. Read more »
July 10, 2012
Africa: 'It Sounds Like I'm Blowing My Own Trumpet' - an Interview With Femi Kuti
Femi Kuti is the spitting image of his father Fela, and one could easily mistake a recent photograph of Femi to be a matured Fela in later life. He also shares Fela Kuti's adopted… Read more »
Nigeria: This Week in Nigeria - First Female Chief Justice Appointed
This Week: News Read more »
July 09, 2012
Malawi: Controversy Over Repeal of 'Shoot-to-Kill' Policy
Of the policies President Joyce Banda of Malawi has abolished since taking over from the late Bingu wa Mutharika, the most controversial has arguably been her lifting of the… Read more »
Africa: The Caine Prize - Is There Such a Thing As 'African Writing'?
This year's Caine Prize highlights the need to question the notion of 'African writing' if stereotypes of the continent are to be challenged. Read more »
July 06, 2012
South Africa: Ruling Party at Crossroads
Incoherence at last week's policy conference leaves the ANC looking shaky ahead of December's five-yearly conference in Mangaung. Read more »
Gambia: Where is Missing Journalist?
Journalist Ebrima Manneh was detained without charge in 2006, and the government and police keep changing their stories regarding his whereabouts. Read more »
July 05, 2012
Libya: Saif Gaddafi - the Human Rights of a Man Reviled
Is Saif al Islam Gaddafi's right to a fair trial being upheld in Libya? Read more »