Can Fastjet Transform African Air Travel?
When the first Fastjet flight took off Thursday from its base in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, it ushered in a new age of budget travel for Sub-Saharan Africa. But can it last?
Egypt Sentences Christians To Death For Insulting Islam, Charges US Pastor Terry Jones
A Cairo court sentenced seven Egyptians to death in absentia over the 'Innocence of Muslims' video, and charged U.S. Pastor Terry Jones.
Nigerian Prison Attack Raises Insurgency Concerns, Embarrassing Government
Gunmen raided a prison outside Nigeria’s capital city of Abuja on Monday, killing two guards and freeing about 30 prisoners.
Explosions Rock Pakistan Hours Before Key Summit Of Muslim Leaders
A suicide bomber killed at least 20 people Wednesday night at Shi'ite processions in Rawalpindi, where Pakistan's army is headquartered. The attack took place a day before the Muslim leaders, including the Iranian and Egyptian presidents, gather for a rare summit in the capital city of Islamabad.
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Robert Nkemdiche, widely regarded as the No. 1 high school football prospect, has reportedly decommitted from Clemson University
Justin Welby, Former Oil Executive, To Become Archbishop Of Canterbury
Justin Welby, a former oil industry executive, will become the Archbishop of Canterbury, replacing Rowan Williams.
These Global Travel Trends Will Define 2013
The glitter of Nollywood, the allure of forbidden lands and heaps of shopping by the nouveaux riche are in the forecast for travelers in the coming years, according to Euromonitor.
Gas Shortage: Hurricane Sandy Reveals US’s Vulnerability To Gasoline/Diesel Supply Disruption
First, the U.S. must help every person hurt by Hurricane Sandy. Second, the nation must end its gasoline/diesel supply vulnerability.
Nigerian Forces Violating Human Rights: Amnesty International
Amnesty International has accused Nigerian security forces of committing widespread human rights abuses in its campaign to wipe out the terrorist group Boko Haram.
Plot To Kill Benin President By Poison Thwarted
Elected to the president in 2007 and re-elected last year, Yayi is also the chairman of the African Union.
Nigeria Detains Russian Crew On Boat Carrying Arms
Nigeria has detained 15 Russian crew members of a vessel that was carrying arms and ammunition.
Oil Prices: Will Crude Fall Substantially In 2013?
At $90, oil's price remains painfully high. But are we about to experience a gradual easing in crude's price?
Tricked Into Slavery: UK Sees Rise In Human Trafficking
The British government has reported a rise in human trafficking, particularly from East and Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa.
Nigerian Pirates Capture Six Russians and One Estonian
Pirates boarded the Bourbon Liberty 249 off the coast of Nigeria and took hostage six Russians and one Estonian.
The Fat Of The Land: Western Standards Of Beauty Clash With West African Notions
Women in the West African nation of Ghana retain the notion that fat and voluptuous is attractive and healthy, despite the onslaught of skinny Western models in the local fashion industry.
As Chinua Achebe Publishes Memoir, Biafra War's Legacy Lingers In Nigeria
The Biafra War ended in 1970, but sectarian violence still rages in Nigeria. Chinua Achebe's new memoir recalls that bloody conflict with an eye toward preventing new ones.
The Sinking Of Africa’s ‘Titanic’: Ten Years Later
The sinking of the Joola ferry off the coast of west Africa was one of the worst maritime disasters in history.
Nigeria Suspends Hajj Flights To Saudi Arabia To Protest Deported Pilgrims
Nigeria has suspended Hajj flights to Saudi Arabia to protest the kingdom's detention of Nigerian pilgrims.
Silicon Savannah: The New Frontier For Mobile Apps Is In Africa
Kenya is not the first place that comes to mind when thinking of mobile apps. Yet it's an unlikely digital success story, exporting its products across Africa -- and far beyond.
Nigerian Military Victories Over Boko Haram A Short-term Fix
Nigerian troops killed about 35 Boko Haram members on Sunday night, according to the military. But a long-term solution requires development, not defense.
Boko Haram Spokesman Dies After Arrest By Nigerian Military
The Nigerian military has claimed to have killed Abu Qaqa, spokesman for the Islamist militant group Boko Haram, which has claimed responsibility for series of attacks on government and civilian targets, killing more 935 people since 2009.
Nigerian Police Step Up Security Around Telecom Towers After Boko Haram Attacks
Nigerian police are conducting 24-hour surveillance of all telecom installations after the terrorist group Boko Haram claimed responsibility for a recent spate of attacks on mobile phone towers in the north.
UN Insists Israel Admit Black Africans Trapped On Border, As Illegal Immigration Crisis Deepens
Israel sent 18 migrants from Eritrea back to Egypt on Thursday, the latest in a series of moves to stem the tide of illegal immigrants from African countries seeking asylum in Israel.
African Astronauts? Sudan’s Bashir Calls For African Space Agency
Some critics question the need for a poor region like Africa to even consider such an expensive project as going into space.
The Plight Of Nigerian Girls Trafficked Into Prostitution In Italy
There are now at least 10,000 Nigerian prostitutes – perhaps as many as 20,000 – in Italy alone.
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