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Was the world late to Somalia's famine?

Jan 4, 2012
Many experts suggest the global aid community – including the largest donor, the United States – responded too late to the famine in the Horn of Africa.

Not exactly aiding relief

Dec 22, 2011
Popular online ads for famine victims don't benefit actual famine victims.

Somali refugees set up businesses in camps

Nov 18, 2011
After being forced to flee their homeland, refugees set up at camps in Kenya have continued on with life, including starting up businesses.

Money goes mobile in developing economies

Nov 17, 2011
Somali refugees in Kenya are using cell phones for a number of monetary transactions.

An 'informal economy' in Kenya

Nov 16, 2011
A look at Somalia’s underground economy -- illegal trade of charcoal and sugar all showing up in a booming section of Nairobi.

After Gaddafi, an uncertain future for rest of Africa

Oct 20, 2011
Gaddafi invested heavily in development projects all over Africa. What happens to the countries and those investments now?

For public good, not for profit.