As US President Barack Obama's administration develops its Africa and trade policies, it is critical…
Africa cries for Michael Jackson
News of pop star Michael Jackson's death has been greeted with a mixture of disbelief…
Nigeria to outline Delta amnesty and to release key militant
Nigeria's President Umaru Yar'Adua has unveiled details of a 60-day amnesty for militants in the…
Why aid to Africa must increase ..World Bank Chief Economist for Africa
In rich countries, when economic growth declines by three or four percentage points, people lose…
The return of blood diamonds
Six years ago, the world came together to stop a trade in gems that was…
World Community Pressurizes Sudan on Peace Accord
The U.S. has hosted an international gathering to reinvigorate Sudan's North-South peace accord.
Sudan to execute US envoy killers
Four Sudanese men have been condemned to death by a Khartoum court for killing a…
Short news from our african correspondents
Short news from our african correspondents
Russian president storms Nigeria
The Russian President Dmitry Anatolyevich Medvedev has arrived in West Africa's Nigeria from Egypt on…
South Africa Readies for Soccer Battle against Giants Brazil
South Africa's secret weapon: Nelson Mandela, who soon turns 91, gives his nation's team, captained…