In Focus
Caught in the crossfire: The human toll of conflict in eastern DRC
DRC
WFP calls for international intervention as displacement and hunger reach crisis levels.
On music, activism, and empowering Africa’s next generation
UNICEF
A conversation with Angélique Kidjo on the power of music, Africa’s future, and breaking boundaries.
Road Safety: Digital technology to help prevent accidents
Digitalization
Experts explore how data-driven approaches, advanced analytics, and emerging technologies can help save lives.
Financial, fiscal, and budgetary planning crucial for African cities
debt
To manage rapid urbanization effectively, African cities must enhance fiscal strategies and broaden revenue sources.
Editor Picks
Seven other African countries; Burkina-Faso, Burundi, Central Africa Republic, the Comoros, Côte d’Ivoire, Sudan and Togo are set to hold elections in 2015
Big money and lavish lifestyles mark newly-minted millionaires
Country now hosts the largest number of refugees in Africa
Ghana is the first African country to open its doors to people of African descent from all over the world – but bureaucracy takes a toll
