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Global gateway: Somaliland upgrades its window to the world

In partnership with DP World

A plan to expand the port of Berbera promises to turn Somaliland into a global shipping hub and unlock its massive potential.

19/09/2019

Angola

Angola's Malanje Province: a tourism bonanza waiting for investment

In partnership with aipex

From a spectacular waterfall which rivals Victoria Falls to parkland with the majestic Giant Sable Antelope, Angola’s Malanje Province has plenty to offer tourists and investors alike.

18/09/2019

Angola

Angola reaps the harvest as international investors move in

In partnership with aipex

The France-based Castel Group has started growing corn in Angola’s fertile Malanje Province, in one example of how international companies are helping Angola diversify its economy.

18/09/2019

World

Reforesting Ivory Coast through Seedballs

On this episode we see a flight simulator built by a Congolese pilot together with some secondary school students from Brazaville.

16/09/2019

World News

Pope says Britain should obey U.N., return islands, including U.S. base

Pope says Britain should obey U.N., return islands, including U.S. base

11/09/2019

World News

Body of Zimbabwe's Mugabe to leave Singapore for burial at home

Body of Zimbabwe's Mugabe to leave Singapore for burial at home

11/09/2019

Focus

South Africa wants to lead the Fourth Industrial Revolution

In partnership with Brand South Africa

Countries around the world are gearing up for the arrival of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. On the African continent, South Africa wants to lead its implementation

10/09/2019

Focus

Democratic Republic of Congo boosts business ties with Japan

In partnership with ANAPI

The DRC's Félix Tshisekedi was one African leader attending the TICAD summit - the first Congolese head of state to attend. And he made no secret of his reasons.

05/09/2019

Angola

Mining Angola's golden harvest in Malanje province

In partnership with aipex

Mining Angola's golden harvest in Malanje province

04/09/2019

Angola

360° interactive: Discover what Angola has in store for you

In partnership with Infotur Angola

Enormous waterfalls, historical landmarks or exotic wildlife? No matter what your taste in holidays, this 360° interactive experience lets you explore exciting destinations around Angola's capital.

03/09/2019

World News

Spain rescues almost 200 migrants in the Mediterranean

Spain rescues almost 200 migrants in the Mediterranean

03/09/2019

Partner content

Hyperloop ambitions, African free trade and licensing online influencers

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Is hyperloop transportation's next frontier? The African Free Trade deal and licensing online influencers

30/08/2019

Ethiopia

Fossil discovery reveals face of oldest early human ancestor

The ancestor's face has been reconstructed from a skull found in Ethiopia and is the direct ancestor of the skeleton, Lucy, found in 1974.

29/08/2019

World News

Should we worry more about the wildfires in Africa or in the Amazon?

These past few weeks, the world’s eyes have been set on the fires ravaging the Amazon forest in Brazil and Bolivia.

29/08/2019

Switzerland

Countries to limit sales of African elephants to zoos

Countries to limit sales of African elephants to zoos

28/08/2019

Ghana

Watch: Coffins to die for from Ghana's master of the craft

Paa Joe started making coffins in 1962 and specialises in rather unusual ones. These coffins are known as Abebuu Adekai in the Ga language, meaning 'the receptacle of proverbs'.

27/08/2019

USA

Four hundred years since the first African slaves, race still divides

America's first African slaves arrived in August 1619 - 400 years later and race still divides the U.S.

24/08/2019

Europe News

The Brief: EU faces increasing pressure for tighter regulation on ivory trade

The Brief: The EU is facing increasing pressure for tighter regulation on ivory trade within its borders. Despite calls for a shutdown, a panel from the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species or CITES, decided to push back the decision to next year.

23/08/2019

World

Women lead the efforts to tackle inequality in Rwanda

A recent Oxfam report shows Rwanda has the worst rates of inequality in East Africa - these women are hoping to change that.

22/08/2019

World News

Sudan’s ruling military council signs power-sharing deal with opposition

The agreement follows the overthrow of long time leader Omar Bashir.

17/08/2019