Sea levels threaten Australian mangroves
Swampy, muddy and full of mosquitoes. Mangroves offer an environment not entirely pleasurable for many. But for a mangrove researcher at Charles Darwin … source
Madagascar postpones constitutional referendum
Madagascar has postponed the constitutional referendum that was to be held on May 27.President Andry Rajoelina decided on Thursday to delay the vote due … source
TICAD7 event: Elumelu, Kagame, UNICEF boss make case for entrepreneurs
On Day 1 of the ongoing Tokyo International Conference for African Development, TICAD, a strong case has been made for the role that entrepreneurs can have … source
Oil find in Oyo could quadruple Congo Republic's output
Two oil companies have discovered the first oil deposit in the northern part of the Republic of Congo. The discovery was announced over the weekend in the … source
Tunisian Prime Minister submits bid to run for president
Tunisia’s liberal prime minister, Youssef Chahed, will run for president in an early election expected on Sept. 15, he told a crowd of supporters on Thursday … source
Sudanese celebrate the signing of constitutional declaration deal
Sudanese protesters on Sunday in the capital, Khartoum celebrated after Sudan’s ruling generals and protest leaders signed the constitutional declaration. source
Zimbabwe hikes electricity tariffs in supplementary budget
Zimbabwe’s Finance Minister on Friday announced an increase in electricity tariffs, distribution of food to urban and rural residents among other measures in his … source
Ethiopia's Addis Ababa enforces motorcycle ban despite 'opposition'
The Addis Ababa city administration on Tuesday (July 9) commenced the enforcement of a ban on use of motorcycles in the Ethiopian capital. The administration … source
The silent disease, in the eyes of a comedian
The streets of Pointe Noire, the economic city of the Republic of Congo. This is a normal day just like any other with people going about their daily lives. source
Black dolls for black kids [Culture]
Do you want dolls that look like your little black princesses? Dolls that look like them, resonate with them so they can easily relate to? Then you are one of…