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Somalia takes steps to rebuild its economy
Anne Soy May 7, 2013
Somalia has struggled with famine, piracy, and insurgency in the past several years. But recently, Somalia has been making some progress on economic rebuilding.
African economies finally get some respect
Jeff Tyler Mar 28, 2013
President Obama is scheduled to meet with the leaders of four African nations at the White House. On the agenda: Democracy and opportunities to expand trade and investment.
South Sudan, Sudan agree to restart oil production
James Copnall Mar 12, 2013
South Sudan, which seceded from the rest of Sudan in 2011, will begin oil production again, under a new deal negotiated in Ethiopia.
In Kenya election, the issue in one region is oil
Julia Simon Mar 4, 2013
Oil was discovered in the Turkana region of northwest Kenya one year ago. Now local people fear they will be displaced and won't get a fair share of any future oil profits.
In Kenya, increasing interest in data mining
Julia Simon Feb 27, 2013
The growth of Kenya's increasingly-affluent middle class has brought a consumer explosion. Now there's mounting international interest in mining that data to improve businesses' profitability.
Giant solar panel plant planned in Ghana
Jeff Horwich Dec 4, 2012
Today the British company "Blue Energy" unveiled plans for the largest solar power plant in Africa -- and one of the largest in the world.
Technology to soar, deficit to fade, Africa takes the day
Chris Farrell Oct 25, 2012
Not everything in the economy hinges on who wins in November. Whether it's President Obama or President Romney -- we're predicting three things are certain by 2016.
Supermarket sweepstakes: Africa's small farmers encounter the modern grocery store
Gretchen Wilson Sep 27, 2012
The spread of modern grocery chains could lift millions of African farmers out of poverty -- or ruin them.
The economic legacy of Ethiopia's Meles Zenawi
Jeff Horwich Aug 21, 2012
The country's leader since 1991 has died at the age of 57. Meles faced criticism for civil and human rights abuses in recent years, but he also got credit for a remarkable run of economic growth.
China offers $20 billion in aid to Africa
Rob Schmitz Jul 19, 2012
China held a forum with African leaders today, offering $20 billion in loans to countries throughout the continent over the next three years. The pledge almost doubles China's previous aid to Africa, strengthening a relationship that has attracted a lot of criticism from the West.
