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Awuah: Leaving Microsoft was toughupdated Tue Apr 30 2013 06:58:04

Patrick Awuah reflects on moving back to Africa to start Ashesi University in Ghana.

Awuah: Making education affordableupdated Mon Apr 29 2013 11:44:44

Ashesi University founder Patrick Awuah talks about making education more accessible in Ghana.

Tycoon to fly African flags in spaceupdated Wed Apr 24 2013 06:28:24

At just 31 years old, and already heading a vast business empire he built from scratch, Ashish Thakkar has been referred to by some as Africa's youngest billionaire. But this is a label the Ugandan entrepreneur doesn't want to associate himself with.

African tycoon's impact investmentsupdated Wed Apr 24 2013 05:46:01

Mara founder Ashish J. Thakkar reveals how he identifies excellent investment opportunities.

Schoolboy salesman turned tycoonupdated Wed Apr 24 2013 05:21:21

Ashish J. Thakkar reflects on his journey from selling computers to becoming one of Africa's top business entrepreneurs.

Young innovators can change how world sees Africaupdated Tue Apr 23 2013 07:45:38

When Chinua Achebe, the father of modern African literature, passed away recently, the world noticed. There was an Achebe quote in particular that was repeated many times by various people, from CNN writers to friends in remote villages in Africa.

How Mara founder built his empireupdated Mon Apr 22 2013 08:41:23

CNN's Ayesha Durgahee gets to know one of Africa's most successful and engaging entrepreneurs, Ashish J. Thakkar.

Civil war survivor creates 'perfect fit' bionic limbsupdated Thu Apr 18 2013 06:40:13

Standing by a poster depicting in full detail the complex union of muscles that make up the human body, David Sengeh works on a custom-made prosthetic leg inside MIT's Media Lab.

How African doctors can cure medical 'brain drain'updated Tue Apr 16 2013 08:04:33

On a recent medical volunteer trip I was introduced to an elderly woman on the surgical wards. She had a growing tumor that had deformed her face and was threatening her life. For three months she was told a set of special equipment was needed to perform her surgery. As she waited for this equipment, her tumor grew larger and compromised her vision in one eye.

Madonna and Africa's 'celebrity saviors' updated Tue Apr 16 2013 07:11:00

So finally, Madonna's honeymoon with Malawi has ended with a spat. Malawi's minister of education accused Madonna of "bullying officials" and exaggerating the extent of her charity in the country.

Civil war survivor helps amputeesupdated Tue Apr 16 2013 05:03:15

Witnessing brutal amputations during Sierra Leone's civil war led MIT student David Sengeh to pursue a bionics career.

How the West sees Sierra Leoneupdated Tue Apr 16 2013 05:02:57

Ph.D. student David Sengeh talks about giving back while challenging how Sierra Leone is perceived in the West.

Sengeh on meeting Bill Gatesupdated Tue Apr 16 2013 05:01:37

Sierra Leone PhD student David Sengeh reflects on introducing the Microsoft founder during a student lecture at Harvard.

Judge who survived car bomb: How South Africa avoided 'bloody racial war'updated Wed Apr 10 2013 06:50:27

On his sixth birthday, at the height of World War II, Albie Sachs received a congratulatory postcard from his father with a rather unusual wish inscribed on it: "May you grow up to be a soldier in the fight for liberation," read the card.

Judge's fight for justice -- from age 6updated Fri Apr 05 2013 07:39:24

Justice Sachs says the South African constitution validates a life spent fighting for liberation.

The lawyer who battled apartheidupdated Fri Apr 05 2013 07:24:15

Albie Sachs helped forge South Africa's constitution after losing an arm in a car bomb attack during the apartheid era.

A new South Africa in bricks and mortarupdated Fri Apr 05 2013 07:21:48

Retired justice Albie Sachs gives a tour of the heavily symbolic Constitutional Court building in Johannesburg

Making faces move after injuryupdated Fri Mar 29 2013 07:40:10

Surgeon Kofi Boahene explains how he rebuilt Iraq War veteran Michael Fletcher's face after an horrific accident.

Surgeon helps build talent around globeupdated Fri Mar 29 2013 07:39:58

Ghanaian facial reconstructive surgeon Kofi Boahene leads medical teams on missions across the globe.

The doctor who rebuilds facesupdated Fri Mar 29 2013 07:39:51

Facial reconstructive surgeon Dr. Kofi Boahene shares his journey from childhood in Ghana to the U.S.

'I am Nollywood': Director's tale of Niger Delta struggleupdated Fri Mar 29 2013 06:30:50

He is one of Nollywood's most popular film directors, hailing from a famous family of movie stars that have shaped Nigeria's entertainment industry for decades.

How TV show could save women, babies, in Ghanaupdated Mon Mar 25 2013 07:12:23

When Charity Agbameva went into labor last year there were complications. Realizing she needed medical attention, she traveled from Nigeria, where she was living, to a hospital in Keta, in the Volta Region of her native Ghana.

Amata: I rebelled against familyupdated Fri Mar 22 2013 08:22:28

Jeta Amata reveals why he first rejected the idea of pursuing a career in filmmaking.

Nigerian filmmaker blurs bordersupdated Fri Mar 22 2013 08:19:19

CNN's Isha Sesay meets Jeta Amata who is committed to telling African stories to a global audience.

Jeta Amata: My Hollywood crossoverupdated Fri Mar 22 2013 08:03:26

Nigerian filmmaker Jeta Amata talks about working with Kim Basinger and Mickey Rourke in his 2012 film "Black November."

Lawyer fights 'widow sex' tradition in Malawiupdated Thu Mar 21 2013 06:47:06

Lawyer and human rights activist Seodi White has long been an outspoken campaigner for gender justice in Malawi, a country where half its women are married before the age of 18.

Fighting child marriage in Malawiupdated Fri Mar 15 2013 09:08:01

Malawian lawyer Seodi White talks about how spreading human rights literacy helps fight child marriage.

White: 'Widow cleansing' must changeupdated Fri Mar 15 2013 08:56:04

Women's rights activist Seodi White discusses a Malawian tradition forcing new widows to engage in unprotected sex.

Malawian lawyer fights for girlsupdated Fri Mar 15 2013 08:53:02

Robyn Curnow meets Seodi White who wants to stop young girls from giving up on an education and marrying too early.

Akon: Why I'm a changed manupdated Wed Mar 13 2013 07:45:30

He calls it "my spaceship."

Unity, faith, peace. Why Africans want an African popeupdated Tue Mar 12 2013 12:35:45

Unity. Faith. Peace. Support.

Is the world ready for an African pope?updated Tue Mar 12 2013 09:06:26

Is the world ready for an African pope? Zain Verjee crunches the number behind CNN's informal survey.

Akon: I'm investing in Africaupdated Tue Mar 12 2013 07:42:22

The Senegalese-American rapper talks about his countless business venture, including a South African diamond mine.

Female beer boss who took on drinks giantupdated Tue Mar 12 2013 06:21:23

She ventured where few before her had dared, taking on a decades-long business monopoly and overcoming gender stereotypes to become a major player in her country's lucrative drinks industry.

Survey: Africans ready for African popeupdated Mon Mar 11 2013 12:55:56

Thousands of Africans have expressed their hopes that the next pope will be the first from their continent -- with a majority believing it would mean the Catholic Church becoming more conservative.

Akon: I was a bad role modelupdated Mon Mar 11 2013 10:26:23

Senegalese-American rapper Akon reveals some of his biggest career regrets.

Akon looks back on tough childhoodupdated Mon Mar 11 2013 10:15:12

CNN's Isha Sesay meets Senegalese-American multi-platinum selling artist, producer and entrepreneur Akon.

Married at 13 to man in his 70s: Child bride who's changing attitudesupdated Fri Mar 08 2013 06:43:20

Nine of the 10 countries with the world's highest rates of child marriage are in Africa: Niger, Chad and Central African Republic, Guinea, Mozambique, Mali, Burkina Faso and South Sudan, and Malawi.

Mali only waited months, why has Darfur suffered for a decade?updated Thu Mar 07 2013 05:51:47

Military intervention in Mali has been swift -- it took only a few months for foreign forces to step in to start helping the population.

What Africans want from the next popeupdated Tue Mar 05 2013 09:48:11

Fifty years after the Second Vatican Council was meant to represent the beginning of a "world church" in the Catholic Church, the Catholic Church is still predominantly Eurocentric in her teachings, structures, and personnel.

Brewing CEO: How to survive in Africaupdated Mon Mar 04 2013 08:57:27

Keroche Breweries head Tabitha Karanja discusses surviving as a start-up in Kenya's harsh business environment.

Female boss on becoming an iconupdated Mon Mar 04 2013 08:18:02

Tabitha Karanja discusses how female business leaders are changing beliefs about women's roles.

Kenyan brewer smashes drinks monopolyupdated Mon Mar 04 2013 07:01:04

African Voices meets Tabitha Karanja, the head of the first Kenyan-owned beer manufacturer, Keroche Breweries.

Africa's rocky road to democracyupdated Fri Mar 01 2013 07:26:55

It is now more than 20 years since pro-democracy grassroots organizations led struggles that eventually resulted in the overthrow of long-serving authoritarian regimes in many countries in Africa.

High stakes in Kenya's critical electionupdated Fri Mar 01 2013 07:14:39

Kenya's most critical and complex election in its 50th year since independence kicks off on March 4, next Monday.

Tiny town that breeds Olympic championsupdated Wed Feb 27 2013 07:26:00

It might be many miles away from the usual sporting capitals of the world, but when it comes to long-distance running there's one tiny place that's setting the pace.

What makes Ethiopian runners so quick?updated Mon Feb 25 2013 13:17:27

Coach Sentayehu Eshetu reveals how challenging running conditions help groom top athletes.

Finding Ethiopia's future gold medalistsupdated Mon Feb 25 2013 06:23:47

CNN meets Sentayehu Eshetu as he holds time-trials in a small village and selects two girls to join a regional camp.

Sentayehu reunites with golden girlupdated Mon Feb 25 2013 06:20:30

Coach Sentayehu Eshetu meets up with Tirunesh Dibaba who won the 10,000 meter gold medal at the 2012 Olympic games.

Coach grooms Ethiopia's running talentupdated Mon Feb 25 2013 06:19:33

African Voices meets Sentayehu Eshetu who has a strong eye for spotting world class running talent.

Sahara explorer taming the desertupdated Wed Feb 20 2013 06:44:11

From going to the moon to the explosion of the civil rights movement, the swinging 1960s was an era of conquering new heights and sweeping change. So when Newton Jibunoh had to return back home to Nigeria in 1966, after completing his studies in London, the young engineer thought it was also time for him to blaze new trails.

How MLK helped explorer deal with racismupdated Fri Feb 15 2013 10:35:01

Newton Jibunoh talks about drawing inspiration from Martin Luther King Jr. while studying in the UK.

Nigerian doctor talks solving famineupdated Fri Feb 15 2013 10:33:20

Newton Jibunoh talks about how turning desert into agricultural land could help solve famine in Africa.

Sahara explorer: I surrendered to deathupdated Fri Feb 15 2013 10:31:07

Nigerian environmentalist Newton Jibunoh opens up about his emotional trip through the Sahara desert.

Why the next pope should be Africanupdated Wed Feb 13 2013 11:16:59

Cardinal John Onaiyekan of Abuja, Nigeria, was asked last week at the celebration of Black History Month in Toronto if he thought that the time was ripe for an African pope. His answer attracted much cheering from the crowd of over 500 Catholics of African descent.

Africa 'must think big for its children'updated Wed Feb 13 2013 07:25:50

Africa has always been a continent of contrasts. And the latest findings from an amazing team of international researchers show that when it comes to providing our children with the best chances in life, Africa once more presents a very mixed picture.

Why mixed-race comic was 'born a crime'updated Wed Feb 13 2013 06:30:33

When it comes to getting ready for a show, fast-rising South African comedian Trevor Noah has it all figured out.

African comic on U.S. 'blackortunity'updated Tue Feb 12 2013 11:35:50

Trevor Noah recalls his first trip to America during his recent one-man show at London's Soho Theatre.

Trevor Noah breaking barriersupdated Tue Feb 12 2013 10:19:42

Trevor Noah on being the first African comedian on "The Tonight Show" and tweaking his jokes for a global audience.

S. African comedian: I was born a crimeupdated Tue Feb 12 2013 10:19:19

As the first African comedian to perform on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno", Trevor Noah tackles racism head-on.

From humble secretary to Ghanaian kingupdated Mon Feb 11 2013 07:57:28

Isha Sesay meets King Peggy, whose life changed drastically when she was chosen to reign over a Ghanaian town.

Nigerian doctor fighting killer blood diseaseupdated Mon Feb 11 2013 05:47:56

Every year, more than 200,000 African children are born with sickle-cell anemia -- around 150,000 of those in Nigeria.

Trevor Noah: Humor is globalupdated Fri Feb 08 2013 08:05:59

South African comedian Trevor Noah explains how finding common ground with others has been his key to success.

How Obama can end Congo conflictupdated Fri Feb 08 2013 06:14:26

Now that President Obama has taken a public stand on the warlords and militia gangs tyrannizing DR Congo, there is a sense that the next chapter in the human tragedy that has been raging there over the past decade and half is about to be written -- or so we can hope.

Afolabi: Why I chose medicineupdated Mon Feb 04 2013 09:24:41

Dr. Bosede Afolabi on what drove her to become a doctor and helping advance knowledge of sickle cell anemia.

Doctor: Moving home wasn't 'fashionable'updated Fri Feb 01 2013 09:40:18

Dr. Bosede Afolabi explains what made her move back to Nigeria over a decade ago, after living and working in Britain.

Nigerian doctor helps pregnant womenupdated Fri Feb 01 2013 08:54:58

CNN's Vladimir Duthiers speaks with Dr. Bosede Afolabi, who specializes in how sickle cell anemia affects pregnancies.

The American secretary who became king: A woman's journey to royaltyupdated Thu Jan 31 2013 07:31:14

When Peggielene Bartels went to bed on a summer night in 2008, she was an ordinary administrative assistant living in a modest one-bedroom condo just outside Washington D.C.

Female king fights 'male chauvinism'updated Fri Jan 25 2013 09:01:20

King Peggy of Ghana opens up about life as a female king and how family members first rejected her role.

Female 'fishing king' shows off crownsupdated Fri Jan 25 2013 08:59:29

King Peggy of Ghana talks about her favorite crowns, helping her people and staying humble.

Assou-Ekotto: I say what I think ... if you don't like it, I don't careupdated Wed Jan 23 2013 07:22:45

On the pitch, he is known as a combative defender whose marauding runs down the left flank have helped him establish himself as one of football's most enterprising fullbacks.

Assou-Ekotto: Education is keyupdated Fri Jan 18 2013 11:45:36

Despite being a high school dropout, Benoit Assou-Ekotto has created a foundation encouraging kids to stay in school.

Assou-Ekotto on race relations in Franceupdated Fri Jan 18 2013 11:41:15

Tottenham Hotspur defender Benoit Assou-Ekotto explains why he has chosen not to play for France.

Footballing maverick on giving backupdated Fri Jan 18 2013 11:38:39

CNN's Alex Thomas speaks with French-born footballer Benoit Assou-Ekotto, a defender for Tottenham Hotspur.

Opinion: Why Africa backs French in Maliupdated Fri Jan 18 2013 05:37:07

Operation Serval, France's swift military intervention to roll back advances made by Jihadist elements who had hijacked a separatist movement in northern Mali, could be a turning point in the ex-colonialist's relationship with Africa.

Roaring success of 'Lion King' musicianupdated Wed Jan 16 2013 07:12:58

When celebrated film composer Hans Zimmer agreed to create the soundtrack for Disney's 1994 animated film "The Lion King," he knew there was only one person he wanted to work with -- South African singer and songwriter Lebo M.

Opinion: Nigerians still waiting for their 'African Spring'updated Sat Jan 12 2013 05:28:24

Twelve months ago, Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan gave his people a bizarre New Year present: he announced the immediate removal of fuel subsidies. The controversial measure meant that, quite suddenly, citizens were to pay as much as three times the usual price for gasoline.

Lebo M.: Africans must find own voiceupdated Fri Jan 11 2013 08:40:43

Songwriter and composer Lebo M. says young South African musicians shouldn't try to sound American.

'Lion King' musician inspired by Mandelaupdated Fri Jan 11 2013 08:39:22

South African singer Lebo M. on being handpicked to work on "The Lion King."

Lebo M.: Bringing African music to lifeupdated Fri Jan 11 2013 08:36:19

Errol Barnett meets Grammy award-winning singer and composer Lebo M., whose credits include "The Lion King."

Oliver 'Tuku' Mtukudzi: Healing a wounded nation through musicupdated Wed Jan 09 2013 05:58:08

He might have some 60 albums under his belt and numerous awards to his name but iconic Zimbabwean musician Oliver Mtukudzi has no plans to slow down.

Obasanjo: Nigerian leaders should reach out to Boko Haramupdated Tue Jan 08 2013 07:28:29

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has said more could be done to reach out to the militant Islamist group Boko Haram to find out what leads it to carry out acts of violence.

Oliver Mtukudzi remembers dead sonupdated Fri Jan 04 2013 09:56:21

Music legend Oliver Mtukudzi opens up about his son's tragic death and appreciating the two decades they spent together.

Oliver Mtukudzi: Healing through musicupdated Fri Jan 04 2013 09:43:51

Often called the Spiritual Father of Zimbabwe, Oliver Mtukudzi sings about love and conflict in his in own unique way.

Oliver Mtukudzi: Parents inspired meupdated Fri Jan 04 2013 09:05:20

Zimbabwean musical living legend Oliver Mtukudzi on growing up in a home where music was the main language spoken.

Egyptian movie star: 'Arabs are not terrorists'updated Fri Jan 04 2013 06:15:39

He is a superstar in Arab cinema and has acted alongside Hollywood names such as Sean Penn, Naomi Watts and Orlando Bloom in worldwide blockbusters.

Egyptian actor: 9/11 affected Arabs tooupdated Fri Dec 28 2012 08:50:58

Khaled El Nabawy talks about his Hollywood crossover and depicting Arabs in an accurate light.

El Nabawy's emotional pleaupdated Fri Dec 28 2012 08:50:11

The Egyptian actor talks about Come to Egypt, an initiative that aims to support the country's tourism industry.

Arab actor: 'I want to tell the truth'updated Fri Dec 28 2012 08:48:13

CNN's Ian Lee speaks with Khaled El Nabawy, who wants to portray North Africans and Middle Easterners accurately.

Nigerian activist keeps family legacy aliveupdated Thu Dec 27 2012 06:06:34

Her mother was assassinated, her father died in prison after being jailed by the military. Today, Hafsat Abiola is one of the most prominent civil rights activists in Nigeria, fueled by a desire to ensure her parents' deaths were not in vain.

Kenyan DJs go six days without food to promote peaceful electionsupdated Fri Dec 21 2012 11:27:53

Three radio DJs in Kenya are going six days without food while broadcasting non-stop to promote peaceful voting in a country that was nearly torn apart after its last election five years ago.

'A people under siege' as bombs fall in Sudan's Nuba Mountainsupdated Thu Dec 20 2012 06:02:59

For more than a year the Sudanese government has been bombing and spreading terror in the country's South Kordofan state, surgically cleansing the land of the Nuba people.

Abiola supports women in needupdated Fri Dec 14 2012 08:05:44

Vladimir Duthiers speaks with Hafsat Abiola as she launches a program designed to help poor pregnant women in Nigeria.

Activist honors mother's memoryupdated Fri Dec 14 2012 08:02:42

Hafsat Abiola talks about starting an NGO following the assassination of her mother.

Activist: Living in U.S. changed meupdated Fri Dec 14 2012 08:01:22

Democracy advocate and political adviser Hafsat Abiola talks about how studying abroad has influenced her.

New hope for Somalia, says scholar MPupdated Tue Dec 11 2012 08:47:06

War-torn Somalia moved a step closer to stability this September after picking its first president elected on home soil in decades.

Professor: Somalis thrive in Minnesotaupdated Mon Dec 10 2012 08:22:00

A member of Somalia's new parliament, Ahmed Ismail Samatar, talks about the largest Somali community in the U.S.

Somali professor: Education is keyupdated Mon Dec 10 2012 08:18:06

A prominent professor in the U.S., Ahmed Ismail Samatar, is eager to educate and to help rebuild Somalia.

Somali scholar: America has defined meupdated Mon Dec 10 2012 07:57:23

Ex-Somali presidential candidate Ahmed Ismail Samatar talks about his love for Somalia and the U.S..

Opinion: What Ghana can teach the rest of Africa about democracyupdated Thu Dec 06 2012 05:11:24

Unlike their Western counterparts, Africans take elections very seriously -- rising up early to queue patiently in line for hours under the hot sun and cast their ballots. Any misguided attempt to nullify or steal their votes will evoke a strong reaction from them. In fact, it explains why the destruction of an African country often begins with a dispute over the electoral process or transfer of power.

Senegal's first lady wants 'normal life'updated Fri Nov 30 2012 10:09:09

Senegal's first lady, Marieme Faye Sall, doesn't want life in the public eye to change her.

Senegal's first lady: I'm very luckyupdated Fri Nov 30 2012 09:53:27

Marieme Faye Sall is the first African woman of Senegalese birth to serve as first lady in the country.

Escaping security excites Sallupdated Fri Nov 30 2012 09:21:07

CNN's Isha Sesay speaks with Senegal's first lady Marieme Faye Sall about life in the public eye.

TEDx spotlights inspiring African ideasupdated Fri Nov 30 2012 05:56:36

The past decade has seen a number of developments on the African continent -- a relative increase in political stability, modest economic growth, and the early signs of a re-emergence of a young and vocal middle class engaging actively in debates about the continent's future. Poverty, war and disease are still heartbreakingly common, but there is a sense of possibility that a few decades ago seemed absent.

'Give African women a voice,' say activistsupdated Fri Nov 30 2012 05:28:52

In 2010 the African Union launched a decade-long initiative to promote women's empowerment and put female rights at the heart of development in the billion-strong continent.

Why the world is ignoring Congo warupdated Tue Nov 27 2012 06:21:28

If humanitarian crises were listed by some sort of moral -- or editorial -- standards on the stock exchange, to help indicate which ones urgently require international news coverage and political action, shares of the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) would have commanded international news headlines and extensive press coverage over the past 12 years.

Africa's advocates for equal rightsupdated Mon Nov 26 2012 07:06:25

Rainatou Sow is the founder of "Make Every Woman Count" an organisation that monitors female rights across Africa.

Establishing equal rights across Africaupdated Mon Nov 26 2012 07:06:10

Congolese activist, Marie-Claire Faray now lives in London where she campaigns to end violence against women.

Zimbabwe's victim turned survivorupdated Mon Nov 26 2012 07:05:56

2009 CNN Hero Betty Makoni founded the Girl Child Network, caring for Zimbabwe's young sex abuse victims.

U.N. director: 'Women will change the world' updated Tue Nov 20 2012 08:39:37

When Babatunde Osotimehin last year became the head of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) -- the international development agency promoting female rights -- the news didn't go down too well with many women working in the field.

U.N. chief on his toughest challengeupdated Fri Nov 16 2012 12:26:11

Babatunde Osotimehin reveals why dealing with HIV/AIDS is a major challenge in conservative societies.

Nigerian doctor fights for womenupdated Fri Nov 16 2012 12:18:17

CNN's Isha Sesay speaks with Babatunde Osotimehin, Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund.

Osotimehin: A global voice for womenupdated Fri Nov 16 2012 11:52:15

U.N. boss Babatunde Osotimehin says meeting with women around the world has been a 'humbling experience.'

Comic talks Muslim humor and Islamophobiaupdated Tue Nov 13 2012 07:42:37

If laughter is the best medicine then few are more qualified to offer a prescription than Riaad Moosa.

Why Africans will be basketball stars of tomorrowupdated Tue Nov 13 2012 07:01:50

As an NBA executive, I'm always looking for untapped potential. As a proud native of Nigeria, I believe that Africa is one of the world's greatest resources in that area.

What will four more years of Barack Obama mean for Africa?updated Sun Nov 11 2012 08:13:55

Taken at face value, a Barack Obama presidency should be a big deal for Africa.

Riaad Moosa: The doctor turned comedianupdated Fri Nov 09 2012 09:45:06

South African surgeon turned stand-up comedian Riaad Moosa talks to CNN about his comedic calling.

Comedian inspired by his Muslim faithupdated Fri Nov 09 2012 09:41:10

South African surgeon turned stand-up comedian, Riaad Moosa is inspired by his Indian heritage and Muslim faith.

Riaad Moosa's new film, 'Material'updated Fri Nov 09 2012 09:40:13

Actor and comedian, Riaad Moosa talks about the parallels of his own story to his character in new film, "Material"

Nigerian NBA boss finding Africa's basketball starsupdated Fri Nov 09 2012 06:54:59

Soccer may be the king of sports in Africa, but one man is on a mission to change that by uncovering the continent's rising basketball stars.

African NBA boss on meteoric riseupdated Tue Nov 06 2012 12:35:57

African Voices meets Nigerian-born Masai Ujiri, the only African in charge of an American major league sports team.

Basketball boss scouts global talentupdated Tue Nov 06 2012 12:34:33

NBA boss Masai Ujiri on searching for future basketball stars and his strong family values.

Africa's athletic ambassadorupdated Tue Nov 06 2012 12:33:03

Denver Nuggets boss Masai Ujiri talks about his involvement in global outreach program Basketball without Borders.

War reporter: 'My camera is my weapon'updated Wed Oct 31 2012 07:48:44

As he strode on stage to accept the 1999 Rory Peck award for hard news journalism, Sorious Samura struggled to find the words that would fit the moment.

'Africa's Michael Moore' on storytellingupdated Mon Oct 29 2012 09:39:56

Filmmaker Sorious Samura explains why he often appears as a character in his own documentary films.

Filmmaker on risking his lifeupdated Mon Oct 29 2012 09:35:15

Award-winning filmmaker Sorious Samura is recognized worldwide for graphically capturing Sierra Leone's civil war.

Samura recalls 'black on black' racismupdated Mon Oct 29 2012 09:14:28

Award-winning Siera Leone filmmaker talks about racism at the hands of his countrymen.

'Last of the Mohicans' composer on soundtrack to his lifeupdated Tue Oct 23 2012 08:56:12

You may not know Trevor Jones by name but chances are you are familiar with his work.

Trevor Jones: Composing for screenupdated Mon Oct 22 2012 08:05:55

Film composer Trevor Jones talks to CNN about his emotional work with the London Philharmonic Orchestra.

Trevor Jones explores emotion of filmupdated Mon Oct 22 2012 08:00:37

South African film composer, Trevor Jones uses the experiences of his humble beginnings to explore the emotion of film.

Film composer returns to humble rootsupdated Mon Oct 22 2012 08:00:24

South African film composer, Trevor Jones returns to his school where he once dreamed of leaving Cape Town.

How a 'scrawny asthmatic' climbed the world's mountainsupdated Wed Oct 17 2012 06:47:15

As a young child Egyptian mountaineer Omar Samra didn't resemble someone who would one day tackle Mount Everest.

Child hunger 'silent tsunami' in Kenyaupdated Tue Oct 16 2012 09:14:33

Singer Angelique Kidjo visits Kenya where one in three children suffer stunting due to malnutrition.

No African leader deemed worthy of leadership awardupdated Mon Oct 15 2012 09:38:31

No-one has been awarded the world's most valuable prize, the $5 million Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership, which was due to be announced Monday.

Historic climber wants to inspire peopleupdated Mon Oct 15 2012 08:28:56

Omar Samra, first Egyptian to climb Everest on quitting a banking job to start his own travel company.

Climber misses revolution at homeupdated Mon Oct 15 2012 08:27:37

Omar Samra talks about climbing Aconcagua unaware of the revolution taking place back home.

Egyptian climber makes historyupdated Mon Oct 15 2012 07:51:14

As the first Egyptian to summit Mount Everest, mountaineer Omar Samra has overcome many challenges in life.

Sin pista algunaupdated Fri Oct 12 2012 19:29:58

Los operativos de vigilancia en el estado mexicano de Coahuila no arrojan pistas sobre el cuerpo de Heriberto Lazcano Lazcano.

Ex-child-soldier: 'Shooting became just like drinking a glass of water'updated Mon Oct 08 2012 08:56:02

As a teenager in war-ravaged Sierra Leone, Ishmael Beah was brainwashed, drugged and forced to kill.

'Killing became like drinking water'updated Mon Oct 08 2012 08:43:49

Former child soldier Ishmael Beah recalls how his life changed drastically after his first killing.

Ex child soldier healing with Bob Marleyupdated Mon Oct 08 2012 08:37:50

Ishmael Beah, now a UN Goodwill ambassador, on how listening to Bob Marley helped him recover from his brutal past.

Ex-child soldier recalls darkest hoursupdated Mon Oct 08 2012 07:25:05

Errol Barnett sits down with UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Ishmael Beah who took part in Sierra Leone's brutal civil war.

Opinion: Why are Nigerians numb to slaughter? updated Fri Oct 05 2012 05:53:18

In Nigeria, nobody speaks of terrible things. Where some unimaginable atrocity has been committed the news is often met with pursed lips, a double snap of the fingers and a swift motion over ones head to invoke a purge against evil. To speak of terror is to welcome it into one's life.

Teaching lions and humans to get alongupdated Mon Oct 01 2012 07:13:59

Paula Kahumbu initially opted for a career in wildlife conservation so she wouldn't have to deal with people.

Conserving Kenya's wildlifeupdated Mon Oct 01 2012 06:28:31

Paula Kahumbu talks to CNN's African Voices about the challenges of maintaining Kenya's wildlife heritage.

Creating connections in conservationupdated Mon Oct 01 2012 06:27:13

Paula Kahumbu talks to CNN about how conservation has changed in the 21st century .

Reconnecting Kenya with its wildlifeupdated Mon Oct 01 2012 06:23:29

Paula Kahumbu talks about her mission to create an archive to pass down knowledge from the elders to the next generation.

The man who brought MTV to Africa updated Fri Sep 28 2012 09:30:30

Alex Okosi left Nigeria as a young boy in the late 1980s to seek a better future in the United States.

Educating girls like Chrissie can save a nationupdated Tue Sep 25 2012 14:36:13

When I was young, one of my best friends lived in my grandmother's village. I saw Chrissie every weekend as we made our way through childhood -- she in the village school and I in the town school. We finally came together as students in secondary school.

Understanding the power of Africaupdated Fri Sep 21 2012 12:51:26

Managing director of MTV Networks, Africa Alex Okosi, talks to African Voices about the power of African broadcasting.

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