Nairobi artist Michael Soi paints subjects that he says make Kenyans "uncomfortable," - such as commercial sex workers, interracial relationships, the China-africa pa...
248 viewsThe cultural tradition of chewing khat, a leaf that is a mild narcotic, is on the rise in Ethiopia. The East african nation is one of the world's chief exporters of the crop, earning...
227 viewsThe size of South africa's black middle class has more than doubled in less than a decade, according to a new study from the University of Cape Town. This emerging class is a boon to...
181 viewsCampaigners are calling for the world's richest countries to end so-called tax havens, which allow companies to transfer profits among jurisdictions and reduce their tax bills. An inv...
194 viewsSpace. The final frontier. And, one that african nations have largely left unexplored. But with the emergence of space agencies around the continent, some intrepid space-gazers are studying ways to b...
237 viewsThe fragile health of former South african president Nelson Mandela has been a subject of great concern in recent days. But a new exhibition in Paris takes a step back - looking at Mandela&am...
227 viewsNigeria's space program is reputed to be one of africa's largest, with three satellites in orbit and an ambitious plan to send the first african astronaut into space ...
188 viewsNelson Mandela, South africa's first black president, is well known around the globe for his determination in fighting the oppressive apartheid system in his home country. However, th...
241 viewsEthiopia and Egypt have been in a diplomatic dispute for weeks over the construction of what will be africa's largest hydro-electric dam - impacting the waters of the Nile River. But ...
270 viewsSometimes called "The Venice of africa," the village of Makoko floats on a lagoon in the heart of Lagos, the financial capital of Nigeria. But unlike Venice, Makoko&...
197 viewsA series of French comic books set in the West african country of Ivory Coast has captivated readers both in africa and overseas. Now, the film Aya de Yopougon has just been released in French movie h...
270 viewsThey are 17, 18, 20 years old. They are journalists in Mogadishu, one of the most dangerous places in the world for reporters. At Radio Shabelle, the biggest station in Somalia, most of the journalist...
212 viewsAs Christian churches grow in size and number in Kenya, they have created a growing industry of faith healers and televangelists. Concerns are also rising that these new churches exist only to exploi...
199 viewsafrican leaders from the Great Lakes region are meeting Thursday to find a solution to fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo between the armed forces and M23 militants. VOA East africa Correspo...
191 viewsAt least three african nations are looking to add nuclear power to their grid. Kenya and Nigeria want to establish nuclear energy. South africa, the only sub-Saharan nation with nuclear facilities, is...
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