Africa: With a Booming Economy, Africa Looks to Re-Brand

[MediaGlobal]The United Nations Economic Commission of Africa (UNECA) and African Union (AU) recently launched the "Economic Report on Africa 2013: Making the most of Africa's Commodities," written by Carlos Lopes, UN under-secretary-general and executive secretary of UNECA, and Nkosazana Clarice Dlamini-Zuma, Commission Chairperson of the AU.

Zambia: Arrest Protesting Students, Sata Orders Police

[Zambia Reports]President Michael Sata has directed Lusaka province police commissioner Joyce Kasosa to arrest all students protesting against the lifting of the fuel and maize subsidies.

Namibia: The Sky Is the Limit Even for Air Namibia

[Namibian]THE demand for air transport shows a steady increase over the past years, with passenger numbers and freight traffic growing by 45 percent and 80 percent respectively. Forward-looking predictions suggest that over the period 2010-2015, Africa will be the third fastest growing region in the world in terms of international traffic with an average growth rate of 6.1 percent compared to the global average of 5.8 percent.

Somalia: Jubaland Leaders Host IGAD Committee in Kismayo Meeting

[Garowe Online]Kismayo -A delegation from the Inter Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) arrived Saturday in the Somali southern port city of Kismayo and was warmly received by Jubaland President Sheikh Ahmed Mohamed Islam (Madobe) in Kismayo, Garowe Online reports.

Namibia: Pohamba to Declare Drought an Emergency

[Namibian]PRESIDENT Hifikepunye Pohamba is expected to officially declare a state of emergency soon in the face of the devastating drought that is ravaging the country.