Africa's free trade area opens for business

Trading under the continental free trade agreement started on 1st Jan. African countries opened their markets on 1st January under the continental free...

Fashion and fabric: African history told through printed wax clothing

A mainstay of African fashion, "ankara," "wax hollandais "or "kitenge" fabric holds up a mirror to history In most West and Central African main market...

Millions of girls remain out of school

The gender gap has narrowed, but progress is starting to stall Bright-eyed and clever, a young girl from a small village in Malawi shares her wish ...