Africa can feed itself -- and it should

The opportunities are there and leaders must work together to make them bear fruit.

Six journalists arrested in Nigeria over presidential letter

Police in Nigeria raided a newspaper office and arrested six reporters for the publication of a letter from the former president to Goodluck Jonathan.

Africa 'set to be next big investment destination'

Africa is set to be the world's next investment destination thanks to reforms sweeping the continent, says ex-Nigerian leader Olusegun Obasanjo.

Nigeria's Obasanjo optimistic on Côte d'Ivoire trip

Nigeria's former President Olusegun Obasanjo ended a day of mediation in Côte d'Ivoire's crisis, saying he was optimistic it could be resolved.

A call for a better Africa

African luminaries have met to urge for climate proofing, investment in women, and better governance in the continent, in the Africa progress report.

Nigerian president urged to resign

Former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo says the country's sick leader should follow the "path of honour" and resign if he is too ill to lead.

DRC signs peace deal with Tutsi rebels

The government of the DRC and Tutsi rebels signed a peace deal on Monday under which the rebel movement is to change into a political party.

DRC govt, rebels continue talks in Nairobi

DRC rebels and government officials began a second day of direct talks under UN auspices in Nairobi on Tuesday, UN representatives said.

Landmark DRC talks kick off in Kenya

Rebels opened peace negotiations with a government delegation on Monday in their first direct talks on ending the conflict in eastern DRC.

Congo rebel chief vows war if no talks with govt

Congolese Tutsi rebel leader General Laurent Nkunda threatened war on Saturday unless DRC's government entered a new round of talks with him.

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