WFP ponders a return to Somalia The World Food Programme (WFP) on Wednesday said it is considering resuming humanitarian operations in Somalia a year after it was forced out ... of the war torn country.
Zimbabwe: Harare Airport runway to be longest in Africa Zimbabwe's Harare International Airport will have the longest runaway in Africa following a major facelift aimed at luring back major airlines, ... officials have said.
Ethiopia appeals for US$ 398 million aid Ethiopia has appealed for a US$ 398 million to help around 4.5 million people in dire need of food assistance this year.?? ...
The Africa Report launches monthly podcast Download The Africa Report team's monthly podcast dicussing what's in the magazine in July. ...
NESTLÉ? Companies target African consumer spending New production plants responding to increased demand for processed food and beer promise job creation ...
Somali refugees fleeing femine flood Ethiopia The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugee (UNHCR) on Thursday said it has opened a new camp inside Ethiopia to accommodate thousands of ... refugees fleeing drought and infighting in Somalia.
South Sudan: Peace, Power and Pipelines In his latest editorial, Patrick Smith writes that there has been a baptism of blood for the new state of South Sudan as it celebrates independence ... on 9 July.
South Sudan: Open for business Tensions are still high between Juba and Khartoum, but the creation of the new state of South Sudan on 9 July means vast business opportunities ... for foreign and local investors ?
Regional block calls for more sanctions on Eritrea The East African regional block, Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has called on the African Union (AU) and UN Security Council ... to impose additional sanctions on Eritrea after accusing it of supporting terrorist activities.
Athletics: Kenya’s golden opportunities Despite the pressures lucrative prizes and sponsorship can bring, Kenya's runners have come a long way since they burst back onto the circuit ... in the '80s. This summer may prove their greatest medal haul yet?