President Obama recently gave a statement regarding the referendum in Southern Sudan, promising a greater prosperity and a future of dignity for the people.
Economy
South Africa: China's gateway into Africa
Following 13 years of diplomatic ties, it is becoming more evident that trade between China and South Africa is gaining momentum and for those companies who may have ignored this growing trade relationship in the past, are now forced to recognize the potential for doing business with China.
Resourceful, flexible and responsive - growth for Africa
Growth for African businesses means overcoming infrastructure challenges – and focusing on sustainability issues.
Satellite photos show urban growth west of Mogadishu
Satellite imagery from a UN refugee agency assessment on forcibly displaced civilians from Mogadishu shows that a virtual new city is growing up to the west of the Somali capital in the so-called Afgooye corridor.
$100mn investment in Uganda's electricity distribution network
Ugandas retail power distributor Umeme says it has to date invested over $100mn in expanding and refurbishing the countrys electricity distribution network and plans an additional 32 million dollars in 2011.
p>Ugandas retail power distributor Umeme says it has to date invested over $100mn in expanding and refurbishing the countrys electricity distribution network and plans an additional 32 million dollars in 2011.