South Sudan: A Hidden Tour Of Juba, The Newest World Capital
As South Sudan declares its independence, its capital city Juba is a complicated and fast- growing metropolis, teeming with prostitutes, adventurers, refugees and NGOs
The Libyan Diaspora And The War
Libyans who have left, and others with experience abroad, play a key role for the anti-government forces in coordinating and communicating with the outside world.
Gaddafi’s Son Defiant: Calls Rebels "Rats,” Predicts Another Vietnam For U.S.
In interview with Le Monde, Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi doesn't exclude a cease-fire and negotiations, but otherwise strikes an aggressive posture toward the rebels and the West.
Help May Be On The Way For “Sleeping Sickness” Sufferers
An NGO in Geneva, Swizerland is working on a drug to treat to African trypanosomiasis, better known as “sleeping sickness.” If approved, the medication would be available in pill form. Sleeping sickness patients must currently received painful injections.
Are NATO Attacks In Libya All About The Oil?
In a view from the ground in Brega, signs of bombing campaigns carried out with oil production in mind. Gaddafi loyalists say NATO attacks kills civilians, spares the oil in a dirty war.
Exclusive: French Military In Libya Arming Tribal Insurgents South Of Tripoli
Rebels in the southern mountains have advanced on government troops, and France believes they may have best chance of reaching Tripoli, which could lead to Gaddafi's overthrow.
Flickers Of Hope In Somalia
Plagued by civil war, terrorism and poverty, Somalia and its capital Mogadishu are often described as hell on earth. But thanks to international help and a handful of courageous citizens, some light has appeared at the end of the tunnel for the troubled African nation.
A Giant Green Dream For Africa’s Sahara Desert
A “crazy” pan-African plan is looking to fight desertification in the Sahara with a giant green belt. The ambitious initiative calls for planting millions of trees – from Senegal all the way to Djibouti.
Signs Of Life In Tunisia's Economy As Italian Trading Partners Get Back In Business
Tunisia’s recent “Jasmine revolution” has brought much of the country’s economy to a standstill. Foreign tourists are still a rare sight right now, but long-established Italian companies are eager to reignite old economic ties.
A Deadly Year For Union Leaders Worldwide
According to the International Trade Union Confederation, some 100 union members were killed in 2010. A bleak picture that shows no sign of improvement.
Boost From BRICS: 'Emerging' Trading Partners Are Fair Deal For Impoverished Africa
Opinion: More and more, poor African countries are throwing their lot in with emerging economic powers like China, India and Brazil. In many cases, these new trade relationships are less one-sided than observers might expect.