Sirleaf ends 12 year reign. What legacy does she leave behind?
Liberia, Africa’s oldest republic, has a new president.
Former football star George Weah was sworn in to the presidency on Monday 22 January 2018, taking...
#LiberiaDecides: Ex-combatants hope for reintegration as country holds poll
Liberians will be heading into a historic, crucial and defining moment as they cast their ballot on Tuesday 10th October.
Watching as supporters from different...
LiberiaDecides: Liberia’s milestones thus far
Liberia is Africa’s oldest republic but only became known to the rest of the world in the 1990s following the long-running civil wars which...
Mauritius: The Aapravasi Ghat World Heritage Site
The Mauritan capital of Port Louis is home to one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites that tell a rich history of the island,...
Africa takes pride in her first female President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf
Liberia’s President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf may have only seven more months in power, but her mark in Africa’s history will forever remain.
She made history...
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Chinese President Xi Jinping lands in Italy
Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived at Italy’s Fiumicino Airport for an official state visit.
This comes after Xi hailed an era of “global...
On International Day of Forests, what is the future of Kenya’s Mau Forest?
When observing an aerial image of Mau Forest, located in Kenya’s Rift Valley, the various shades of green are striking. From the thick, dark...
Kenya Red Cross appeals for $8.2 million to help drought victims
The Kenya Red Cross on Thursday appealed for Sh824,554,720 (about $8.2 million) in funds to help provide humanitarian assistance to 1.1 million people it...
Zambia bans ‘Viagra’ energy drink
Authorities in Zambia have banned an energy drink after laboratory results showed that it contained the active ingredient of the anti-impotence drug Viagra.
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Opinion
Opinion: Competition, then cooperation may be the best way to build up Africa
A new U.S. strategy for Africa was recently released by Washington, the core of which is to further U.S. priorities in Africa by strengthening...
Opinion: Strong, fair trade with China critical to Africa’s development
by Dr. David Monyae
The Africa-China relationship can best be described as comprehensive and strategic at this stage. This is primarily due to multiple agreements...
Opinion: Through CIIE, China projects bold new vision of the future
by Ken Gichinga
A new economic vision for China was unveiled during the launch of the world’s first International Import Expo in Shanghai. In his...