The African Union (AU) on Thursday said the internal trade of the continent represents only…
S.Africa firms launch $408 mln farmland fund
Two South African asset management firms launched a 3 billion rand farmland investment fund on…
Australia pursues trade, better relations with Africa
Australia has announced a multi-million dollar educational partnership with Africa. Foreign Minister Stephen Smith says…
The Dark Side of China Aid
A growing number of developing countries receive billions of dollars a year in assistance, loans,…
Report: Central African gorillas may go extinct
Gorillas may go extinct in much of central Africa by the mid-2020s -- victims of…
Somali Islamist al-Shabab commander assassinated
A senior commander of the Somali Islamist group, al-Shabab, has been shot dead at close…
Ben Affleck launches aid group for Eastern Congo
Ben Affleck launched a new initiative Monday to raise money and awareness over atrocities committed…
Mauritania says cuts diplomatic ties with Israel
Islamic African nation stops 'completely and definitely' relations with Israel over Gaza war.
Africa: Continent Emerges as Vast Laboratory for Media Innovation
For too long, news about and for Africans has come predominately from outsiders. International media…
Sudan signs cease-fire agreement with Darfur rebels
The Sudanese government signed a framework cease-fire agreement Thursday with a rebel group from the…