Renowned Kenyan athlete Tegla Loroupe wins UN person of the year award
Legendary athletic Tegla Chepkite Loroupe has been named 2016 United Nations Person of the year in Kenya Tegla was recognized
Tanzania President, People of Rwanda compete for prominent award
Tanzania and Rwanda abuzz with this year’s nominees for the Prestigious Forbes award ‘Forbes person of the year in Africa
Small scale farmers in Africa face daunting obstacles to grow in size
Agriculture is either the biggest employer, or the biggest contributor to GDP, or both. Despite this, intra-African trade is barely
Concern over insecurity in Afgoye town still high days after attack
Calm has returned to the Somali town of Afgoye, days after al-Shabaab launched a deadly attack on a police station.
South Africa’s health policies aid in reducing maternal mortality
The South Africa government has made great strides in reducing maternal deaths in recent years. It’s all thanks to key
World’s oldest library to reopen in Fez, Morocco
The world’s oldest library is getting a 21st Century make over. Founded in the 9th century the al Qarawiyyin library
UNICEF says malnutrition rates high among S. Sudan children due to violence
Renewed violence in South Sudan threatens a generation of children who have been killed, injured, displaced and abducted by both
The Gambia joins South Africa, Burundi in leaving the ICC
The Gambia has joined South Africa and Burundi in withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC) after accusing the tribunal
EU, AU laud efforts by Burundi to improve security situation
Burundi has been encouraged to facilitate inclusive dialogue in an effort to bring a lasting solution the east African nation.
Youth supporting US presidential candidate Trump arrested in Uganda
Two Ugandan youth were arrested by the country’s police on Tuesday for demonstrating at the US embassy in Kampala in