This week’s most important headlines out of and about Africa. In this week’s news, Africa takes home the gold at the Olympics, an Olympian uses his win to protest violence in his home country, and John Kerry plans an Africa trip. Ten Gold Medals Go to African Continent The 2016 Olympics have concluded, and it’s…
This week’s most important headlines out of and about Africa In this week’s news, the African Union takes the next steps on its Agenda 2063 plan, and Indian Premier Narendra Modi, as well as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, visit the African continent. With e‑passport, African Union Furthers Continental Integration Just as the European Union…
The most important in this week’s headlines out of and about Africa, for those who need help catching up. Papa Wemba’s Legacy Celebrated Worldwide The musical legacy of Papa Wemba, the Congolese musician who died on April 24, is being celebrated not just throughout the Africa continent but around the world. Wemba collapsed on stage…
The most important in this week’s headlines out of and about Africa, for those who need help catching up. In this week’s news, more than half of Kenyans believe corruption is high, and the United Nations lists Africa’s happiest countries. United Nations Rank The Happiest African Countries The Sustainable Development Solutions Network has released the World…
The most important in this week’s headlines out of and concerning Africa, for those who need help catching up. In this week’s news, Ivory Coast is rated a top spot for prospective investors into the African continent, and two economic giants try to bridge their difference. Nigeria And South Africa Mend Diplomatic Fences There is plenty…
The most important in this week’s headlines out of and concerning Africa, for those who need help catching up. In this week’s news, a new app reinvents laundry in Uganda, and Sierra Leone’s abortion bill faces a setback. New App Acts As “Uber” For Laundry Yoza is a new company that connects people looking for help…
The most important in this week’s headlines out of and concerning Africa, for those who need help catching up. In this week’s news, Pope Francis visits Africa, the citizens of Burkina Faso cast their votes, and the WHO is criticized for their Ebola response. Pope Francis Visits Africa Pope Francis embarked on a six-day mission to…
The most important in this week’s headlines out of and concerning Africa, for those who need help catching up. In this week’s news, leaders reject EU plans for Africa, East African nations step up security, and big news from Zimbabwe. After Paris attacks, Kenya and Uganda step up security Kenya and Uganda have stepped up security…
The most important in this week’s headlines out of and concerning Africa, for those who need help catching up. This week brings news of an economic slowdown, a victory for Kenya’s athletes, a setback for Sierra Leone in the battle against Ebola, and Chad’s crackdown on Boko Haram terrorists. 1. African Economies Slow Down Due to…
The most important in this week’s headlines out of and concerning Africa, for those who need help catching up. The week brings news about the launch of Google’s newest gadget in several African countries, as well as analysis from Foreign Affairs magazine which gives a rating of the Obama administration’s Africa policy thus far. Google expands…