Expert urges Africa to move away from rain-fed agriculture
We spoke to a Food security and climate change expert Dr James Nyoro on the impact of the drought. He
Researchers aim to save Uganda’s Bigwala dance from extinction threat
The United Nations is helping Uganda to save one of its cultural heritages from extinction. The Bigwala is a music
UN warning of the worst drought in Africa in 60 years
The UN has warned parts of Africa are facing the worst drought in 60 years. By some accounts, more than
Kenya to host Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta will on Saturday host his Egyptian counterpart in President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s first state visit to
Libyans celebrate 6th anniversary of revolution
Celebration for the sixth anniversary of the revolution of February 17 took place on Friday in the Libyan capital Tripoli.
South Sudan minister resigns, declares loyalty to exiled rebel leader Riek Machar
A South Sudanese minister on Friday resigned from his post and declared his allegiance to the opposition, becoming the second
Tanzania halts health centers from offering AIDS services to gays
The Tanzanian government has stopped 40 privately-run health centers from providing AIDS-related services, accusing them of catering for homosexuals in
Zimbabwe’s pastor behind ‘This Flag’ protest says open to running for political office
The Zimbabwean pastor accused of subversion against President Robert Mugabe’s government on Friday said he is open to the idea
Uganda says resources are strained by refugee influx
Uganda has warned that its resources are strained by the hundreds of thousands of refugees who continue to flee the
Anti-malaria soap could save thousands of lives in rural areas
The past decade has led to some amazing progress in the fight against malaria, especially in Africa. But despite this,