After weeks of protest against Pierre Nkurunziza’s bid for another term as president, military officials took advantage of his absence this week and attempted...

Tony Blair called him “a visionary leader” and according to Bill Clinton he’s “one of the greatest leaders of our time”: Paul Kagame has...

In the wake of xenophobic attacks Is South Africa really the "Rainbow"? This is the question most are asking following the xenophobic attacks in South...

There is still no word on the location or wellbeing of the girls, and as citizens around the world gathered to honour them, many...

As the country is once again forced to band together in mourning, Kenyans have again raised their concerns over how security threats are being...

Nigeria's youth vote is likely to have a huge influence on this year's election. Almost one-fifth of the voters made their mark for the...

A year in review: Talk Africa focuses on key events that made headlines in 2014 and what lies ahead for Africa in 2015. Join...

We hear a lot these days about “Africa Rising” – and with good reason. The region is growing at a record rate, with six...

The Multi-million dollar Ethiopian Grand Renaissance Dam is Africa's biggest hydro-project and the world's ninth largest. The dam is being constructed on the River Nile. A...

Known as 'King Cobra' to his admirers, Michael Sata, leaves behind what some analysts describe as a mixed legacy. Sata tried to be Zambia's...