The United States President Barack Obama made a personal appeal to the two governments to have the "courage to return to the table and negotiate" peacefully to end ongoing ... Read more »
The United Nations Security Council says it may consider targeted sanctions against the leaders and supporters of the military coup. Read more »
The United States has issued a warning to its citizens not to travel to Nigeria in light of an imminent attack by Boko Haram on Abuja. Read more »
It's nearly 31 years after Bob Marley's death but his music still sells nearly a quarter of million copies a year. Read more »
The world's newest country, the Republic of South Sudan, has officially become a member of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund. Read more »
"African economies continue to show resilience" making it one of the fastest growing developing regions despite a weakening global economy, says a World Bank report. Read more »
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Johnnie Carson and Actor Isaiah Washington, founder of the Gondobay Manga Foundation, were among those who testified before a ... Read more »
If the government changed its encampment policy for refugees and included Dadaab in its development plans, the country could reap major economic and human benefits, writes Melanie ... Read more »
Eating insects is still a bridge too far for many people but a new cook book showcases a range of recipes to prepare mouthwatering delicacies. Read more »
The Senate Committee on Aviation has directed all foreign airlines to pay back the five percent fuel surcharge added to the price of air tickets. Read more »
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