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Manchester City’s Yaya Toure named African Footballer of the Year

Yaya Toure’s African reign will stretch into a third year after the Manchester City midfielder was named the continent’s best footballer once again. The Ivory Coast star was crowned Footballer.

African Nations Championship: $3.2m Up For Grabs

The third edition of the CAF African Nations Championship has kicked off in South Africa, as teams go head to head to pick up the title of being Africa’s best..

Angola’s Personal Wealth Growth Surges 527%

The growth in personal wealth in Angola, one of Africa’s top five fastest-growing economies, has surged 527 percent in the past 13 years, making the county the top performer in.

10 Important Things To Know About Africa in 2014

“If your yam is white, you should cover it while you eat,” an African proverb reads. Put in context of the recent economic resurgence across the continent, the question posed.

African migrants protest, push for asylum in Israel

Thousands of African migrants cram into Rabin Square in Tel Aviv, Israel, calling for a labor strike. Their chants fill the air, summing up their message: “We need asylum.” Activists.

Tunisia’s parliament voting on milestone constitution

Tunisia’s 2011 revolution inspired other Arab spring uprisings Tunisia’s national assembly has begun voting on a long-delayed new constitution. It is to be voted on article by article and politicians.

Ex-finance minister wins disputed Madagascar presidential election

Former finance minister Hery Rajaonarimampianina won Madagascar’s first presidential election since a coup in 2009 but his closest rival said the vote was rigged, raising concerns the island could remain mired in.

South Sudan peace talks open in Ethiopia

U.S. Marines flew a C-130 aircraft Friday into South Sudan’s capital to evacuate about 20 U.S. Embassy staff members, according to the Defense Department. U.S. citizens were urged to get.

Why many of Ghana’s gold miners are giving up

Kwaku Boham worries about the future. For years, he and his four fellow gold miners have scratched out a living on a tiny plot next to the roadside near Tarkwa.