West Africa: Common Currency Divides West African Nations

For many West African countries, introducing the eco is tempting. But the political will to do so is not enough -- many questions need answers before a new single currency becomes… Read more »

Africa: Africa's Problem With Tax Avoidance

Every year African countries lose at least $50 million in taxes -- more than the amount of foreign development aid. So where is it all going and how can multinational companies be… Read more »

South Africa: Court Orders Recognition of Muslim Marriages

A South African court has ruled that Islamic law marriages must be recognized by the state to give women more protection in case of divorce. The ruling is "an enormous victory,"… Read more »

Tanzania: Country's Biggest Wildlife Reserve Under Threat

Despite major backlash from conservationists, the Tanzanian government plans to start building a hydropower dam inside a UNESCO-protected wildlife reserve this July. More than 2.6… Read more »

South Africa: Who Was Winnie Mandela, South Africa's 'Mother of the Nation?'

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, the former wife of South African freedom fighter Nelson Mandela, has died aged 81. She fought alongside her husband against the country's apartheid… Read more »

Mali: ICC - Timbuktu Destruction to Cost Islamist Rebel $3.2 Million

ICC judges have made legal history by ruling that a former Islamist rebel is liable to pay compensation for the destruction of ancient shrines in Mali's Timbuktu. The historic… Read more »

East Africa: Drought Crisis in the Horn of Africa

The humanitarian crisis in the Horn of Africa is worsening as millions of people face hunger and illness. Aid organizations are struggling to stabilize the situation. Read more »

Kenya: Kenyans Turn to Camels to Cope With Climate Change

While parts of Kenya are becoming drier, a growing number of people are starting to keep camels. The animals are more drought-resistant than cows - and their highly nutritious milk… Read more »

Africa: Patrice Lumumba - Remembering 'Africa's Che Guevara'

It's a crime that has haunted the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) since 1961 - the death of Patrice Lumumba, murdered with the help of the CIA and Belgium. To date no one has… Read more »

Ethiopia: Teff - Ethiopia's Tiny Secret Going Global

Ethiopia's indigenous grain teff is garnering global interest as a new super food, while Ethiopia's government tries to ensure local prices don't rocket for Ethiopians. Read more »

Burkina Faso: Army Takes Over, Compaore's Whereabouts Unknown

The chief of Burkina Faso's army has dissolved the government and said that a transitional government will be formed. The announcement came shortly after the president reportedly… Read more »

Uganda: Court Strikes Down Anti-Gay Law

Uganda's top court has reversed a law that criminalizes homosexuality. The country's parliament passed the bill in February, prompting international outcry and sanctions from the… Read more »

Central African Republic: Europe Sends More Peacekeepers

France and the European Union have announced plans to reinforce international peacekeepers in the Central African Republic. Read more »