Business Africa
Sierra Leone fish export
The government of Sierra Leone partially lifted a ban on fish exports, just 19 days after it was imposed. The ban was to curtail fish smuggling as the country has been battling illegal fishing mostly from foreign vessels from Europe and Asia. But did the 19 day ban make any difference at all? Kenneth Karuri and Jean David Mihamle report
Senegal solar power plan
Senergy 2, a 20-megawatt Solar energy project has been inaugurated in Senegal. Considered one of sub-Saharan Africa’s biggest solar energy projects, it is projected to serve 20 percent of the country’s energy needs by the end of 2017
Ruth Lago and Claire Muthinji have more .
Ethiopian gabi baby blankets
A young Ethiopian entrepreneur, Amelsa Yazew, came up with the initiative to make children’s blankets from a traditional cloth. It’s peculiarity? They’re organic! and is fast gaining worldwide recognition. Michael Dibie and Armelle Nga with the details.
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Africa: About 51 million lives saved through immunization programme - WHO
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Tanzanian president in Turkey for 5-day state visit
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UN reports widening global inequality in sexual and reproductive health and rights
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UK man runs the length of Africa in 10,000 miles and 352 days
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British man running length of Africa nears finish line
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We are working on ways to support drought-hit African countries- IMF