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Africa
Celebrating 60 Years of Queen Elizabeth II
As the Queen celebrates 60 years on the throne, The World’s Alex Gallafent looks back at the circumstances in which Princess Elizabeth became Queen Elizabeth II.
Meet Way-C: The African-Designed Tablet
We are looking for two cities in the Democratic Republic of Congo where the African-designed tablet went on sale.
Egypt’s Revolution in Review
Egyptians celebrate the first anniversary of January 25 popular uprising after a momentous year of change.
Slideshow: Gabon’s Eco-Tourism Efforts Stumble
A decade ago Gabon established more than a dozen new national parks. But the story of one big tourism investor shows the difficulty of actually getting the tourism dollars flowing.
Africa Primed for Soccer Cup
Gabon and its tiny neighbor, Equatorial Guinea are co-hosting the Africa Cup of Nations.
Slideshow: A Gabonese Lake with Legend of the Dwarves
A pristine freshwater lake that is famous for its clear blue water and for the dwarves that, according to the local legend, protect the lake.
Kiran Ahluwalia Covers ‘Mustt Mustt’ at Festival of the Desert
Kiran Ahluwalia performed one of the big hits by legendary Pakistani singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan with Tinariwen at the Festival in the Desert.
Nigerians Protest Against Rise in Fuel Price
Thousands of Nigerians are protesting against the rising price of fuel, following the government’s decision to remove government subsidies.
Rwanda Lake Poses Gas Danger, Energy Promise
A project in Rwanda plans to tap methane gas from Lake Kivu and burn it to generate electricity.
Violence Overshadows Hope in South Sudan
Thousands of fighters from one ethnic group, the Lou Nuer, attacked a town populated by members of a rival tribe, the Murle.
Cartoonist Tayo Fatunla on Africa 2011
Africa is vast and varied. So are the news stories that affected the continent in 2011. Nigerian caricaturist and illustrator Tayo Fatunla has been commenting on Africa through cartoons for more than three decades. In this slideshow Tayo reflects on some of the major themes that confronted Africa in 2011.
Rwanda Aspires to Become the ‘Singapore of Africa’
Rwanda would like to be the Singapore of Africa – an IT center in the region. And it’s calling on China for help though Rwanda wants to dictate the terms. The World’s Mary Kay Magistad reports from Kigali.
Swaziland Chief Fought With Allied Forces in WWII
The World’s Alex Gallafent brings us the story of an 88-year-old tribal chief from Swaziland. He’s also a veteran of World War Two.
Fiber Optic Cable Emerges from the Sea in Liberia
Getting online is difficult in Liberia. Connections are slow, and internet access can be very expensive. But that may be starting to change. Last week, a fiber optic cable arrived in Liberia. The cable literally emerged from the sea. As Bonnie Allen reports from Monrovia, it’s expected to eventually bring the country a decent high-speed internet connection.
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