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African Unity at 50: Now seek the economic kingdom

African Unity at 50: Now seek the economic kingdom

Reformists took two years to persuade governments to give up some sovereignty and join a union that would promote accountability and economic development.

African Unity at 50: Integration is the only way - Samia Nkrumah

African Unity at 50: Integration is the only way - Samia Nkrumah

By rejecting continental unity Africa is depriving itself of wealth and autonomy, says Nkrumah's daughter.

Few operators make money - MTN's CEO Sifiso Dabengwa

Few operators make money - MTN's CEO Sifiso Dabengwa

At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the world's largest mobile-phone conference, MTN's chief executive Sifiso Dabengwa spoke to The Africa Report about expansion, data and why he might decide to raise prices.

Pan-Africanism is more important than ever - Dlamini-Zuma

Pan-Africanism is more important than ever - Dlamini-Zuma

The continent cannot wait until the African standby force becomes operational in 2015 to be able to resolve conflicts like Mali, says the AU Commission chair. Inequality – at the root of these crises – must also be addressed.

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Trend hunter: Egyptian biker brotherhoods take to the open road

Trend hunter: Egyptian biker brotherhoods take to the open road

Every Friday, Maadi's residents wake up to the cacophony of motorcycles scudding down the leafy streets of this affluent Cairo suburb.

Zimbabwe gets a new constitution

Zimbabwe gets a new constitution

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has signed the country's new constitution, three years since the southern African nation set out to write a new charter.

Nigeria: War, Amnesty and Oxymoron

Nigeria: War, Amnesty and Oxymoron

Nigeria's Federal Government has agreed to release, rehabilitate and grant amnesty to arrested terrorists and secessionist in its custody.

Peacekeeping is not enough - Ethiopian PM, Hailemariam Desalegn

Peacekeeping is not enough - Ethiopian PM, Hailemariam Desalegn

Wearing twin hats as AU Assembly chair and Ethiopian prime minister, Hailemariam expounds his views on resolution of the conflict in Mali as well as his country's economic plans.

Uganda: Media takes a hit in presidential grooming affair

Uganda: Media takes a hit in presidential grooming affair

A siege on media houses by Ugandan security forces entered a second day on Tuesday, as they searched for a letter by an army commander that claimed President Yoweri Museveni...

Kenya: Technology goes on errand in Nairobi

Kenya: Technology goes on errand in Nairobi

Dash2do helps busy people with daily tasks through its online platform.

Agriculture: Fertilisers and franchises put power in Nigerian farmers' hands

Agriculture: Fertilisers and franchises put power in Nigerian farmers' hands

With strong leadership in government, both public and private programmes target farmers' real needs, while a cassava offensive finally reaps some rewards.

South Africa: Under pressure, miners' union demands 60 percent wage…

South Africa: Under pressure, miners' union demands 60 percent wage raise

South African employers are bracing themselves for the mother of strike seasons this year.

Zimbabwe: Tsvangirai promises salary hikes ahead of polls

Zimbabwe: Tsvangirai promises salary hikes ahead of polls

Zimbabwe's Prime Minister, Morgan Tsvangirai has revved his election drive, promising restive civil servants salaries that are at par with the private sector, once he comes into power.

In Africa's Great Lakes region, peace dividend must follow peace…

Africa's Great Lakes region today has the chance to achieve something that has eluded its war-weary people for several decades.

Uganda to import thumbprint machines to eliminate electoral fraud

Uganda to import thumbprint machines to eliminate electoral fraud

Uganda is expected to import thumbprint machines in an effort to eliminate electoral malpractices.

Diversification in Nigeria's Delta

Diversification in Nigeria's Delta

Successive governments have promoted indigenous oil companies with legislative and institutional tools, and they are now flourishing: Amni, Shoreline, Midwestern, Seplat, Dubri and Continental.

Nigeria in all-out war against terror group, Boko Haram

Nigeria in all-out war against terror group, Boko Haram

The Nigerian government has vowed to crush insurgents in the northern states, accusing militant Islamist groups of fighting to divide the country.

Rokia Traoré- A path between multiple identities

Rokia Traoré- A path between multiple identities

"'World music' was expecting me to be what I'm not," Traoré says. "I'm not a griotte [praise singer]. I'm not from Wassoulou. I have not been in a national orchestra....

Che vergogna, just an Italian shame?

All hell broke lose after the new Italian center-left government included in its cabinet a Congolese-born Italian citizen, Cecile Kyenge.

Small players struggle in Nigeria's financial markets

Small players struggle in Nigeria's financial markets

With high overheads and poor access to loans, SMEs are suffering. The central bank has launched several risk-sharing schemes to try to boost the sector.

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Apathy taints Zimbabwe referendum

Apathy taints Zimbabwe referendum

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After Nigeria's Afcon win, World Cup worries for Ghana

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West Africa, from transit to production of illicit drugs

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Ghana: IAEA members meet on nuclear e-learning

Ghana: IAEA members meet on nuclear e-learning

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Trend hunter: Egyptian biker brotherhoods take to the open road

Trend hunter: Egyptian biker brotherhoods take to the open road

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The Social Network war in Africa is on

The Social Network war in Africa is on

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Rokia Traoré- A path between multiple identities

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Nigeria: War, Amnesty and Oxymoron

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