Over 1 500 Malians flee Tuareg conflict

Officials from Burkina Faso have confirmed that more than 1 500 people have fled a Tuareg rebellion and reprisal attacks in Mali.

Numsa conference to prevent capitalist sector rule

Numsa has said that its energy conference was aimed at preventing the renewable energy sector from being dominated by a capitalist system.

Sahel region faces renewed drought crisis

Drought has again returned to the western shoulder of Africa, bringing hunger to millions, threatening to slip the Sahel region into crisis.

Botswana bows to Zim in Africa Cup of Nations warm-up

Botswana's 2012 Africa Cup of Nations players went on strike before being held 0-0 at home by an understrength Zimbabwe team in a warm-up game.

Algerian troops enter Mali to fight al-Qaeda

Algerian troops have crossed into Mali to help government forces combat groups affiliated to al-Qaeda, officials and witnesses have said.

Al-Qaeda group claims responsibility for Mali kidnappings

A group identifying itself as al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb has claimed responsibility for the kidnapping of five Europeans in Mali.

Al-Qaeda claims responsibility for Mali kidnappings

North Africa's al-Qaeda wing has claimed responsibility for two kidnapping incidents in Mali, one of which saw a South African taken hostage.

Up to 40 000 Malian children used as miners

Human Rights Watch has revealed that between 20 000 and 40 000 children work in artisanal gold mines in Mali, Africa's third-largest producer.

Family still in the dark on SA man abducted in Mali

The family of a South African man kidnapped in Mali say they have had no word from his captors since he was abducted 11 days ago.

Africa's great 'water grab'

Foreign investors aren't just after land in Africa. Access to water can bring them into direct competition with the needs of local communities.

Search continues for SA man kidnapped in Mali

The search for a South African man kidnapped in Timbuktu, who's name the family does not want to release, is continuing.

'No contact' from SA man's kidnappers in Mali

The family of the 36-year-old South African man, abducted in Mali, say they haven't received any word from the kidnappers demanding a ransom.

South African and Swede kidnapped in Mali

Gunmen in Timbuktu have kidnapped three men from South Africa, the Netherlands and Sweden and killed one German tourist after he refused to cooperate.

Afcon favourites Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana avoid early clash

The Africa Cup of Nations' main contenders Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana avoided each other and the likes of Senegal, Morocco and Tunisia in a kind draw.

Africa Cup qualifier could be fixed, says Zim FA

The Zimbabwe Football Association says there could be this weekend's decisive African Cup of Nations qualifier could be fixed.

Race for Africa Cup of Nations places heats up

The struggle for 2012 Africa Cup of Nations places reaches a climax this weekend with 21 countries chasing 10 tickets to Gabon and Equatorial Guinea.

Former al-Qaeda hostage moves Africa malaria work to France

Pierre Camatte's kidnapping by al-Qaeda brought a savage halt to his years of research on treatments of malaria in Mali, but not to his ambition.

Dozens killed in stampede at Mali stadium

A stampede in a Mali stadium at the end of a sermon by a renowned imam killed at least 30 people on Monday night.

Striker Drogba returns to action for Côte d'Ivoire

Striker Didier Drogba enjoyed a winning return to international football against Mali on Tuesday in his first match since last year's World Cup.

Mali blames French embassy attack on Tunisian

A Tunisian man who claimed to be an al-Qaeda member exploded a gas cylinder in front of the French embassy in Mali on Wednesday.

Fears over West African drugs route

WikiLeaks cables show US concern that cartels are trafficking in the region on a massive scale.

'I absorb all inspirations'

Baaba Maal says the continent has lots to offer the musical world.

Malians mobilise to protect elephant population

Ali Ag Rhissa, a young Touareg nomad, sits in his tent, his gun ready, on the frontline of one of Mali's battles -- protecting its desert elephants.

In the fast lane

Emergent-market business schools are taking centre stage -- and giving African business schools a competitive advantage.

A dancing loser’s victory

Who would have thought that a trip to West Africa would make weight loss the easiest thing in the world? Lerato Mogoatlhe tells of her experience.

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