South Africa confident over DRC’s Dec. polls
South Africa has expressed confidence in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s December elections saying the polls would be peaceful. South Africa’s Foreign … source
Trevor Noah: African American
Trevor Noah (the new host of Comedy Central’s, The Daily Show) takes the stage in “African American” to explore his often-bewildering journey of arriving in … source
VICE News Daily: Beyond The Headlines – May,21 2014
The VICE News Capsule is a news roundup that looks beyond the headlines. Today: floods dislodge land mines left over from the Bosnian War, Egypt shuts … source
U.S.-Turkey tensions impact economies around the world
We’re taking a closer look at how escalating tensions between the U.S. and Turkey are impacting other nations — espeically South Africa. Both economies are … source
US airstrike kills 18 al-Shabab after US attacked in Somalia
A U.S. military airstrike has killed 18 al-Shabab extremists after U.S. and local forces on the ground came under attack in southern Somalia, the U.S. Africa Command said Saturday. No…
VICE News Daily: Malawi Evacuates Citizens Fleeing South African Violence
The VICE News Capsule is a news roundup that looks beyond the headlines. Today: India makes record heroin bust worth nearly $100 million, Malawi is … source
China’s president visit to Africa, how important? [The Morning Call]
Chinese president Xi Jinping is on a four nation trip to Africa. This is Xi’s first trip abroad since he was appointed a second term in office. The Chinese leader…
Take Five: World markets themes for the week ahead
LONDON (Reuters) – Following are five big themes likely to dominate the thinking of investors and traders in the coming week, and the Reuters stories related to them. Offshore oil…
Ebola fight has new science but faces old hurdles in restive Congo
BENI, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) – When Esperance Nzavaki heard she was cured of Ebola after three weeks of cutting-edge care at a medical center in eastern Democratic Republic…
Akiki doll from South Africa promotes a positive self-image for black girls [No Comment]
Born of a mother’s need to empower her daughter and other African girls, the creation of Fatuma Abdullah – the Akiki doll – helps create a positive self-image for ……