News & Information on Africa
The African continent is home to 54 countries and more than 800 million
people. Sub-Saharan Africa comprises 48 countries, and North Africa comprises
6 countries. All but the disputed territory of Western Sahara (which is
occupied by Morocco) are members of the United Nations.
On this page, you will find links to basic information and current news
for every country in Africa. For a map of the African continent, see the
Maps page.
Headlines from Africa
BBC News | Africa | World Edition Egypt leader enters football row
Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak steps into a row with Algeria following violence over World Cup football matches. Sani Abacha son 'must pay $350m'
A Swiss court orders the seizure of $350m in assets from the son of Nigeria's ex-ruler Sani Abacha after a 10-year investigation. 'Many flee' Congo fishing clashes
More than 50,000 people flee DR Congo amid deadly ethnic clashes over fishing rights in the north-west, the UN says. Yacht pair plead for ransom talks
A British couple kidnapped by Somali pirates say via video footage that they fear they may be killed within a week. East Africa in historic trade pact
East African leaders sign a common market trade agreement, allowing the free movement of people and goods. EU gives Nigeria $1bn 'for peace'
Europe signs a $1bn deal with Nigeria, aimed at tackling corruption and promoting peace in the troubled Niger Delta. UN condemns SA vineyard attacks
The UN condemns violent attacks against Zimbabweans seeking work in South African vineyards, which has left many homeless. Sierra Leone police enlist youths
Sierra Leone is to enlist youths as crime-fighting volunteers in the crime-ridden capital, Freetown, police say. Ethiopia convicts coup plotters
Twenty-six Ethiopians are convicted of plotting a coup, allegedly masterminded by an exiled opposition leader. Nigeria's leader delays budget because politicians squabble about venue
Nigeria's president postpones his budget - because senators and representatives disagree on which chamber should host it. Sage, onion... or gold? South African thief tries new chicken stuffing
A South African jewellery firm worker is caught trying to steal gold from his employer by stuffing it in a cooked chicken. Nations Cup draw
Ghana's FA Chairman declares Group B the Group of death following the draw for the 2010 African Cup of Nations in Angola. Fifa to probe Egypt over attacks
Fifa begins an investigation after Algerian players were attacked before their World Cup qualifier against Egypt in Cairo last week. Semenya tests not complete - IAAF
Gender tests on South African athlete Caster Semenya are yet to be completed, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) reveal. Dangerous seas
Can EU's taskforce defeat pirates off Somalia coast? In pictures
From football flips to goat migrations in Africa's week Militants' grip
US Somali youths recruited by homeland radicals Family affair
Is North Africa succumbing to dynastic rule? Beefing up
How Botswana is putting more meat on its beef industry African view
Trust this headline: 'Somali man, 112, weds bride, 17'? Somalia 'to ratify UN child pact'
Somalia says it will ratify the UN's child rights convention, leaving the US as the only nation not backing the accord. Mugabe army 'quits diamond field'
Soldiers have started to leave Zimbabwe's diamond fields, a minister says, after warnings from the global trade watchdog. Hudson to play Winnie Mandela
Hollywood actress Jennifer Hudson will play the controversial ex-wife of Nelson Mandela, Winnie, in a forthcoming film. US backs Guinea mercenary claim
The US says its has evidence that South African "military trainers" are in Guinea helping the much-criticised ruling junta. Somali woman stoned for adultery
A 20-year-old woman is stoned to death by Somali Islamists, accused of adultery after giving birth to a still-born baby. Hijacked tanker's captain 'dies'
The captain of a tanker seized on Monday off the Seychelles has died of his injuries suffered during the attack, Somali pirates say. Africa population tops a billion
The number of people in Africa has passed the one billion mark, the UN Population Fund says in a report. Sudan cattle clashes kill dozens
Violence breaks out in southern Sudan, where officials are registering voters for the first full elections in 24 years. Hard choices in Malawi
Should food or education be Malawi's priority? Pictures: Sierra Leone recovery
Nick Danziger's photographs of some of the thousands of victims of Sierra Leone's conflict, who say they have not been helped, unlike the fighters who committed atrocities. Rebels Inc in DR Congo
Is a feared militia based in DR Congo run from Europe? In pictures: Algeria joy
Algerian joy as win over Egypt secures World Cup place Super-jumbo flights to seat 840
Budget flights using the world's largest aircraft are planned, carrying up to 840 people on each flight. Congo gold 'still funding' rebels
A senior UN official tells the BBC sanctions breaking is still rife in DR Congo, with rebels using smuggled gold to fund arms. Are you ready for Angola?
Friday is the draw for the 2010 Nations Cup. What does holding the event in Angola mean to you? Do kids add to climate change?
Would you have fewer kids if it helped to reduce climate change? Do you worry about your weight?
Liberian medical student Tabeh is worried about the increasing rate of obesity and wants us to ask: Are you watching what you eat? Send us your pictures of Africa
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Data Sites (sites with country-specific
data files)
UN CyberSchoolBus
http://www.un.org/Pubs/CyberSchoolBus/infonation/e_glance.htm
The UN CyberSchoolBus includes country-specific information about
population, economy and mission addresses.
CIA Factbook
http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook
Geography, government, economy, and other reference data.
Mbendi
http://www.mbendi.co.za/cyaf.htm
Brief background summaries from a business-oriented site.
U.S. Department of Energy
http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/international/contents.html
Energy production and trade data by country.
Electronic Embassy
http://www.embassy.org/embassies/index.html
A listing of all the foreign embassies in Washington.
Amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com
The world's largest on-line bookshop.
Meta Sites (sites with large collections
of country-specific links)
African Governments on the Web
http://www.gksoft.com/govt/en/africa.html
African Governments on the Web provides direct links by country
to more than 290 web sites produced by African political parties and official
government institutions, including overseas embassies.
University of Texas
http://menic.utexas.edu/menic/menic.html
This Middle East Network contains country specific information for North
Africa.
Stanford University Africa South of the Sahara
http://www-sul.stanford.edu/depts/ssrg/africa/guide.html
This guide to selected internet resources contains sections on African
regions and many individual African countries. Each entry is annotated,
and a wide range of information is included.
University of Pennsylvania African Studies
http://www.sas.upenn.edu/African_Studies/AS.html
Penn's site is one of the most comprehensive academic sites for Africa
information, fully searchable, with a wide range of accumulated material
and many links to other sites.
The Norwegian Council Index on Africa
http://www.afrika.no/index/
A comprehensive guide, with an extensive list of country specific sites
for all 54 African countries, as well as various topical and news-related
links.
Woyaa!
http://www.woyaa.com
A comprehensive site with both country-specific and subject links, in
English and French.
Columbia University
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/africa/cuvl/
This is a resource guide that links to regional sources for news, politics,
economics and culture.
News Sites with Country-Specific Information
AllAfrica.com: Africa News Online
http://allafrica.com/
This is a gateway site with the greatest volume of up-to-date news coverage
from the entire continent.
BBC Africa Page
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/default.stm
Current country-specific news from the leading international radio news
outlet.
CNN Africa Page
http://edition.cnn.com/WORLD/africa/archive/
Current Africa news from the leading international television news outlet.
Daily Reports from IRIN
http://www.irinnews.org/
The Integrated Regional Information Network (IRIN), a branch of the United
Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, provides
regional and country-specific humanitarian news updates.
Online Newspapers
http://www.onlinenewspapers.com/index.htm
Online Newspapers provides access to daily and weekly on-line newspapers
from around the continent.
Books by Countries
Amazon has African history sections for browsing on the countries listed
below. For countries not listed, and for more links on each region, click
on the regions.
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News & Information on Africa
