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Sudan conflict 'threat to oil prices' The spiraling conflict between Sudan and South Sudan poses a threat to world oil prices, the prime minister of neighboring Kenya has warned. About 16 hours ago. Sudan conflict 'threat to oil prices'
Do British banks aid corruption? The arrest of a Nigerian politician who deposited millions of dollars of stolen money in UK accounts has raised questions about the role of British banks in corruption. About 16 hours ago. Do British banks aid corruption?
S. African brew a global hit In cafes across Cape Town, brewing the perfect cup of rooibos has become a fine art. 5/2/2012 1:51:11 PM. S. African brew a global hit
Bringing joy to refugees with dance In a dusty corner of southern Chad's Moula refugee camp, the pounding beat of a skin drum drives a group of young men through a cluster of brick-made huts and into a makeshift soccer field. About 12 hours ago. Bringing joy to refugees with dance
Insight: S. Africa's first black dean It's graduation day and professor Jonathan Jansen strolls around the campus of the University of the Free State. Every now and then he stops to greet his gown-clad students, standing out amid a crowd of beaming parents and proudly grinning teachers. 5/14/2012 3:39:43 PM. Insight: S. Africa's first black dean
Singer spreads African spirit He is lauded as one of AfricaŹ¼s most unique voices, with a fanbase stretching across the world, but South African singing sensation Vusi Mahlasela remains faithful to his roots. 5/14/2012 2:02:00 PM. Singer spreads African spirit
My big, fat Nigerian wedding Weddings in Nigeria are colorful, creative and extravagant productions, with guest lists of up to 2,000 people considered standard. About 12 hours ago. My big, fat Nigerian wedding
Namibia's iconic red women For years, an ancient tribe of semi-nomadic herders known as the Himba has drawn photographers to Namibia's barren northwest. About 16 hours ago. Namibia's iconic red women
African soil abroad Errol Barnett take a trip to Botswana's embassy in Washington to discovers the role the embassy plays in the U.S. About 16 hours ago. African soil abroad
Feeding a growing population The campaign to feed the world's poor will get some much needed star power Friday when Bono, co-founder of the global advocacy organization ONE, arrives to rally leaders of the Group of Eight industrialized nations to take action. 5/18/2012 6:43:45 PM. Feeding a growing population
Schoolkids flee for Rwanda Teenager Tumsifu Gilaine and her friends took their final exams with the sound of gunfire nearby before fleeing the latest violence in Congo. 5/22/2012 4:50:15 AM. Schoolkids flee for Rwanda
Opinion: African education is key When I think of the story of African women, I immediately think of my mother and I want to use her story as a frame of reference in how African leaders can improve the lives of women. 5/14/2012 3:20:20 PM. Opinion: African education is key
Inside Nigeria's bridal boom Weddings in Nigeria are colorful, creative and extravagant productions, with guest lists of up to 2000 people considered standard. 5/12/2012 4:14:45 PM. Inside Nigeria's bridal boom
South African media vs. secrecy CNN's Robyn Curnow reports on the battle to protect media freedom in South Africa. 5/11/2012 11:46:34 AM. South African media vs. secrecy
SA police crisis deepening Poor communities in South Africa resort to mob justice as trust in police breaks down. CNN's Nkepile Mabuse reports. 5/11/2012 12:28:53 PM. SA police crisis deepening
Mandela's ideals under fire Robyn Curnow reports on how Nelson Mandela's South African constitutional ideals are questioned by his own party. 5/9/2012 4:05:17 PM. Mandela's ideals under fire
Threats to SA democracy CNN's Robyn Curnow reports on the fear of violence that some think could threaten South Africa's democracy. 5/9/2012 4:00:17 PM. Threats to SA democracy
'Hand-up not hand-out for Africa' When I think of the story of African women, I immediately think of my mother and I want to use her story as a frame of reference in how African leaders can improve the lives of women. 5/13/2012 9:58:24 AM. 'Hand-up not hand-out for Africa'
Namib Desert: Land of ghosts Vast and inhospitable, the Namib Desert in south west Africa is a land of ghosts. Along a notorious stretch of shoreline known as the Skeleton Coast lie the wrecks of ships stranded in the morning seafogs. 5/3/2012 8:15:36 AM. Namib Desert: Land of ghosts
Why world loves South African tea In cafes across Cape Town, brewing the perfect cup of rooibos has become a fine art. 5/2/2012 12:18:51 PM. Why world loves South African tea