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Africa: Lost in Translation?
It is becoming more and more noticable that foreign investment is higher in Africa than in any other developing region. Statistics show that real GDP in Africa rose from 4.9 percent a year between 2000...
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The Consequences of Oil in Malawi
A few weeks ago Malawi got the go-ahead from Tanzania to explore Lake Malawi for oil and gas. The lake acts as a border between the two countries so it’s important both countries have come to terms...
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Soweto! A Symbol of Struggle…
Soweto is an urban area situated in the heart of Johannesburg, South Africa. Soweto is an area with a rich and interesting history, making it a great place for curious tourists and travellers to come...
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Sheikh’s Disappearance Causes Chaos!
In the wake of news that Muslim cleric, Sheikh Farid Hadi, has gone missing, riots have broken out in Zanzibar and more than 50 people have been arrested. Trouble began on the Tanzanian island when...
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Chinese Doctors Unwelcome in Liberia
Unlicensed doctors coming from China to Liberia were condemned by the Liberia Medical and Dental Council for being inadequate non-medical practitioners. LMDC Registrar-General Dr. Nyaquoi K. Kargo said...
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Morsi Employs ‘Thug’ Tactics in Cairo Protests
The first sign of military intervention appeared in Cairo last night, as tanks, armoured cars and barricades were positioned in a bid to suppress continuing political protests in Egypt’s capital city....
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Civil War Threat in Mozambique!
Talks between the government in Mozambique and Renamo, the former rebel movement group, have still failed to come to any conclusion as both sides try to reach a peaceful arrangement. The talks are...
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Jail For Opposition Leaders!
The federal high court in Ethiopia has sentenced two opposition leaders to prison after they were found guilty of having links to a terrorist organisation. It is alleged that Olbana Lelisa, a leader of...
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Kenya’s Refugee Problem
The al-Shahab militant group (Xarakada Mujaahidiinta Alshabaab in the Swahili Language and The Youth or the Boys in the English) controls a large part of southern Somalia and is directly linked to...
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Poachers and Rangers enter Gun Battle in Malawian Nature Park
Around 9pm on Saturday night, rangers from Kasungu National Park were carrying out patrols of their wildlife park when they heard several gunshots in the distance. Rangers ran towards the area where...
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Opposition Boycott Mahama’s Presidential Inauguration
Ghana’s newly elected president John Mahama, faces a rocky start in his new role as the opposition party NPP (New Patriotic Party) boycott his inauguration, following accusations of election fixing....
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Rape in South Africa Double that of India
In what has been described as a ‘rape epidemic,’ a report reveals the number of rapes per year in South Africa, is now double that of India, despite the country and population being only a fraction of...
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Malawi Government given Ultimatum over Uranium Deal
The People’s Transformation party, an opposition party to the Malawian government, has raised concerns discussed in an African ‘debt and development’ forum, about the operation of a uranium energy...
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Kenyan Businesses close in fear of upcoming Election Violence
Following the extreme violence following Kenya’s 2008 elections, where riots filled the streets, and businesses and homes were looted and burned, many business owners have chosen to close down their...
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The Arab Spring
Although the events that came to be known as the Arab Spring are slowly becoming a thing of the past, the effects and consequences of these events will be felt in the Arab world for an age. The...
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Imminent Threat to Britons in Somaliland
Britons in Somaliland have been told that they must leave the country as soon as possible due to an ‘imminent threat’ to their security in the African state. The UK foreign office issued a warning to...
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‘Deadliest Week’ of Riots Sparks New Violence in Egypt
Yet more civil unrest is set to follow, as a violent week of protests against Mohammed Morsi leaves 60 dead, in what is described as the ‘deadliest week’ since the president came to power. Leaders from...
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Gunmen Open Fire at Kenyan Mosque!
Seven people have been reported as dead following an attack at a mosque in a north-eastern Kenyan village. It is believed that as many as 10 gunmen started shooting people who were attending early...
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The Maasai People of Africa!
The Maasai are an independent tribe of people who are native to Africa. Their ancient culture and traditions are still hugely relevant in their daily lives and they have shunned most outside influences...
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Mosquitoes and other Bug Control in Africa!
Due to the hot climate in Africa, the Mosquito population can be out of control at times. Mosquitoes transmit the largest amount of infectious diseases, viruses and parasites. Among these diseases...
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