Zimbabwe ‘cattle bank’ promises easy credit
Banks allow rural poor to deposit cattle as collateral for cash as industry taps into husbandry sector worth $1bn. Read full story on author website »
Banks allow rural poor to deposit cattle as collateral for cash as industry taps into husbandry sector worth $1bn. Read full story on author website »
Loud explosion followed by gunfire heard close to main UN office in Mogadishu. Read full story on author website »
Thousands of civilians flee Nigerian military offensive against Boko Haram as new refugee crisis beckons in Africa. Read full story on author website »
The country’s poor education system and weak governance mean young people suffer from high rates of unemployment. Read full story on author website »
Chief negotiator says deal reached paving way for army to return to rebel-held region ahead of planned polls next month. Read full story on author website »
Foreign ministers meet in Addis Ababa to try quell tensions over Ethiopia’s plans to divert Blue Nile in dam project. Read full story on author website »
Saif al-Islam to be tried with other Gaddafi-era officials despite ICC saying he is unlikely to get fair trial. Read full story on author website »
North African outfit confirms death of Abou Zeid, three months after France announced he had been killed in fighting. Read full story on author website »
Military source says 16 people dead in clashes between Lord’s Resistance Army and villagers in Central African Republic. Read full story on author website »
The Kenyan capital may not be the most secure place to travel, but tourists are returning once more to see the sights. Read full story on author website »
Independent legal research group says Zimbabwean leader has no power to call elections without cabinet approval. Read full story on author website »
At least three troops reported dead after special forces clash with armed fighters in Libya’s second biggest city. Read full story on author website »
Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe says elections to be held on July 31 despite opposition by PM Morgan Tsvangirai. Read full story on author website »
Abdelaziz Bouteflika, 76, tries to dispel fears he is incapacitated after he suffered full stroke in late April. Read full story on author website »
Foreign ministry says it is not intimidated by Egypt’s “psychological warfare” and dam project will proceed. Read full story on author website »
Parliamentarians agree to monthly salary of $6300 following public anger over legislators’ demands for higher income. Read full story on author website »
Former South African leader still in “serious but stable” condition while being treated for recurring lung infection. Read full story on author website »
Demonstrators douse themselves in animal blood after parliamentarians decide to increase their own wages. Read full story on author website »
Former South African leader still in “serious but stable” condition while being treated for recurring lung infection. Read full story on author website »
President Morsi says “all options are open” in dealing with dam project that threatens Egypt with a water shortage. Read full story on author website »
New special representative sees restoring peace in the country’s southern city of Kismayo as key mission. Read full story on author website »
Announcement comes amid reports of deal between government and Tuareg group to allow elections in disputed Kidal region. Read full story on author website »
President Salva Kiir accuses his Sudanese counterpart of “mobilising for war” after Bashir threatened to cut oil flow. Read full story on author website »
South Africans coming to grips with reality that 94-year-old anti-apartheid icon is mortal and ailing. Read full story on author website »
Army chief of staff Yussef al-Mangoush resigns after clashes in Benghazi on Saturday killed at least 31 people. Read full story on author website »
President Omar al-Bashir orders halt after issuing warning last month against South Sudan supporting rebels. Read full story on author website »
Demonstration at Libya Shield brigade headquarters in Benghazi leaves at least 28 dead and dozens wounded. Read full story on author website »
Former South African president spends second night in hospital with lung infection. Read full story on author website »
Former South African president in ‘serious but stable’ condition after being admitted for lung infection. Read full story on author website »
At least 18 dead as rival groups battle for control of southern Somalian port city of Kismayu. Read full story on author website »