One person killed in Cairo blast near Italian consulate
A bomb exploded in front of the Italian consulate in Cairo on Saturday, killing one person, the health ministry and
Burundi’s presidential elections postponed
Burundi has agreed to postpone next week’s presidential elections. That follows a call from its neighbors for a 15-day delay.
Boko Haram: Fear spreads across Nigeria
The Buni Yadi clashes follow a string of other attacks blamed on Boko Haram in recent days. Fears are spreading
Ethiopia: 30 years on from famine and Live Aid
Three decades ago famine in Ethiopia took the lives of more than 400,000 people. But the story now is a
Egypt hosts game to promote first world cup for vulnerable children
Egypt hosted a friendly football game this week with Syria. The match was between orphans from both countries. Football stars
Zimbabwe stock exchange: automated trading system up and running after a lapse
For the first time in a hundred years it’s quiet on the Zimbabwe stock exchange trading floor. The traditional open
UNCTAD report reveals strong potential for Africa
A new report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development has revealed improved infrastructure is needed to unlock
Widow of Lesotho’s slain Defense Force Commander speaks out
The widow of Lesotho’s slain Defense Force Commander has been speaking out. While she prays that she’ll one day be
UN seeks financial assistance to complete anti-Ebola fight
Two new cases of Ebola have emerged from the same Liberian community where the virus re-surged the other week, bringing
South Sudan’s ongoing violence and the threat of famine raises concern
The worlds youngest Nation, South Sudan, marked four years of independence on Thursday. But for most citizens, there was little