Book releases: Arabic science, Africa after the Cold War, Hairdresser of Harare Reviews of Pathfinders: The Golden Age of Arabic Science, The Curse of Berlin: Africa after the Cold War and the Hairdresser of Harare ...
The Nigerian youth is no fool, says Bassey Nigerian activist Nnimmo Bassey talks to The Africa Report about elections, political change and whether Nigeria will go the way of North ... Africa
Nollywood: A touch of class In Nigerian cinemas for the first time audiences are choosing African films above big budget foreign offerings. A new generation of award-winning ... film-makers is making it happen? ?
Commodity trading: The market is the message The new Ethiopia Commodity Exchange is already the continent's second largest, but its rise raises questions about its sustainability and development ... impact ??
No paltry committment: KFC to double Africa stores International companies are gearing up their investment plans to feed African populations on the go ...
Nigerian Idol: Running the show The first ever series has secured big-brand funding, notable industry judges – and an audience hungry ?for talent contest ...
Lufthansa looks to Africa Joachim Steinbach, vice president for passenger sales and services for Africa, the Middle East and Southeast Europe, discusses the Lufthansa ... Group's successful partnership with Ethiopian Airlines, and lofty ambitions for Africa-wide expansion with strong local carriers.
In the spotlight: Goodluck Jonathan Jonathan won the primaries of Nigeria's ruling PDP party in January, but upcoming elections will test the president's tactical skills, campaign ... charisma and ability to face up to a myriad of political crisis points
Shell/BP: The big sell-off Majors plan sales to assorted consortia, triggering welcome interest ?in Shell's Nigerian assets as BP looks to raise much-needed cash ...
Bills pile up in Côte d’Ivoire as seat stays empty As the economic screw tightens on Côte d'Ivoire, the options will become starker for Laurent Gbagbo: serious negotiations, or economic ... chaos.