Zimbabwe: Holding hands as region gets tough The country is waiting for change and internationally acceptable elections. But so much has to be agreed, it could be at least a year before ... voters can go to the polls. A lot can happen in the meantime
Nigeria: Ngozi returns to fix the finances Having led a team of reforming ministers under Olusegun Obasanjo's presidency, after a stint at the World Bank Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is back at ... the finance ministry to pick up where she left off
The 50 Women shaping Africa Africa's women are pushing their way to the top, from courageous political decision makers to cultural trend setters and hard-nosed bankers to ... pioneering activists: this is their century
“I am not a difficult woman”, says Ghana’s Nana Rawlings Forthright and convinced she will win, Ghana's former first lady Nana Konadu Rawlings explains why she is challenging President John Atta Mills ... for the nomination ?
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 ?
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?
William Ruto, Kenya’s Rift Valley challenger William Ruto is negotiating Kenya's political minefield to make a run at the presidency. Many hurdles lie ahead – not least the threat of prosecution ... at The Hague. Yet, he tells The Africa Report he is certain he will prevail
Zambia: Where East meets West Zambia is uniquely positioned as a hub for regional trade in Southern Africa ...
Investing in food processing Ensuring that Africa can build indigenous food-processing capacity will reduce food security concerns and help create flourishing local ... companies
Fair Trade: The big versus the beautiful Small farmers and large multinationals make uneasy bedfellows in the world of fair trade ...