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Africa 'ultimate testing ground' in bid to end povertyupdated Thu Sep 26 2013 08:50:11

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Pumeza Matshikiza: Township girl to opera divaupdated Mon Sep 23 2013 08:18:30

Abbey Road Studios in London. This is where The Beatles produced some of their classic records. It's a long way from the Cape Town townships where Pumeza Matshikiza grew up, but this is where the South African soprano is recording her debut album.

Pumeza Matshikiza's tribute to Mandelaupdated Mon Sep 23 2013 07:42:48

South African opera singer Pumeza Matshikiza talks about blending different sounds, styles and ideas in her music.

South Africa's newest opera starupdated Mon Sep 23 2013 07:40:00

South African opera singer Pumeza Matshikiza talks to CNN's Rosie Tomkins about her musical education.

Opera singer inspired by folk songsupdated Mon Sep 23 2013 07:35:13

South African opera singer Pumeza Matshikiza talks to CNN's Rosie Tomkins about making her first album.

Kenya's first lady saves elephantsupdated Tue Sep 17 2013 10:31:53

Margaret Kenyatta, the wife of Pres. Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta, is leading an online campaign to protect elephants.

Africa's elderly leaders 'risk more revolutions'updated Tue Sep 17 2013 05:56:26

Africa is in the middle of an amazing demographic shift. Our continent is the only one where the size of the younger generation is rising significantly.

Charlize Theron: I'm always S. Africanupdated Mon Sep 16 2013 07:41:12

Hollywood actress Charlize Theron talks about her roots and helping fight the spread of HIV/AIDS in South Africa.

Charlize Theron fights HIV devastationupdated Mon Sep 16 2013 07:39:31

South African actress Charlize Theron talks about preventing the spread of HIV in her native country.

Charlize Theron crusades against AIDS 'devastation' updated Mon Sep 16 2013 07:11:13

At 19 years old she was spotted by a talent agent while engaging in a shouting match with a bank teller in Los Angeles. Since then Charlize Theron has powerfully demonstrated an almost chameleon-like ability to assume the roles she takes on.

Charlize Theron puts fame to good useupdated Mon Sep 16 2013 06:53:02

Actress Charlize Theron on her bond with South Africa and preventing the spread of HIV and AIDS in Africa.

Charlize Theron: You can't plan lifeupdated Mon Sep 16 2013 06:50:30

Actress Charlize Theron talks about embracing the unknown after her career as a ballet dancer didn't work out.

Theron: HIV doesn't choose bad peopleupdated Mon Sep 16 2013 06:48:22

Global Fund advocate Charlize Theron sits on a workshop aiming to change perceptions about the disease in South Africa.

Princess' mission to empower Africaupdated Mon Sep 09 2013 18:19:50

The Princess talks about the African Arts and Fashion Initiative which helps young people interested in those fields.

Princess architect designs with soulupdated Mon Sep 09 2013 14:43:11

CNN's Zain Verjee speaks with Princess Fifi Ejindu about her career in architecture and the strength of African women.

Princess on promoting African talentupdated Mon Sep 09 2013 14:42:27

Meet Princess Fifi Ejindu, a Nigerian descendent of royalty who has done pioneering work in architecture and business.

'Africa's father of the internet:' Web pioneer on bringing a continent onlineupdated Wed Sep 04 2013 05:27:01

If you're reading this somewhere in Africa, then perhaps you should thank Nii Quaynor.

Africa's role in the World Wide Webupdated Mon Sep 02 2013 07:35:55

Ghanaian internet pioneer Nii Quaynor discusses the future of Internet industries across Africa.

Congo, beyond the conflict: Six reasons why it mattersupdated Wed Aug 28 2013 05:33:51

Mention DR Congo, Sub-Saharan Africa's largest country, and what comes to mind? Probably conflict minerals, proxy wars, the rape capital of the world, or the trigger for the 19th century "Scramble for Africa."

Newlywed, entrepreneurs and homelessupdated Tue Aug 27 2013 06:51:48

Patricia Mawa, Host & Managing Editor at Silvertrust Media, describes her incredible journey from rags to riches.

Power couple brings Africa to the worldupdated Mon Aug 26 2013 12:18:59

Nigerian native Patricia Mawa and Ugandan born Moses Mawa are on a mission to highlight positive stories from Africa.

The Mawas: Giving back is everythingupdated Mon Aug 26 2013 12:15:50

Patricia and Moses Mawa on their awards gala which celebrates achievements made by people of African descent.

How African couple built media empireupdated Mon Aug 26 2013 12:14:18

Patricia and Moses Mawa describe their incredible journey, from humble beginnings to building their media business.

The "millionth" child refugeeupdated Sat Aug 24 2013 12:57:54

Aya is a child of war who fled Syria and is living in a refugee camp in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley.

From township to the racetrackupdated Fri Aug 16 2013 09:30:21

South African jockey S'manga Khumalo talks about overcoming his humble beginnings and plans for the future.

Master jockey's rise to the topupdated Fri Aug 16 2013 09:20:19

South African jockey S'manga Khumalo discusses his love for horse racing and those who helped groom him for success.

South Africa's history-making jockeyupdated Fri Aug 16 2013 09:19:20

CNN's Nkepile Mabuse meets S'manga Khumalo, the first black jockey to win South Africa's Durban July.

The rise of Fatoumata Diawara, Mali's pop princessupdated Wed Aug 14 2013 07:16:34

From the moment she steps onto the stage, lighting up the concert hall with her radiant smile and striking flowing dress, to the very last notes of her energy-filled show, which finds everyone at their feet, it's easy to see why Fatoumata Diawara feels right at home while performing.

Malian artist fights for peaceupdated Mon Aug 12 2013 10:41:22

African Voices meets singer and actor Fatoumata Diawara whose love for music brought her back to her home country.

Diawara on rejecting teen marriageupdated Mon Aug 12 2013 09:50:51

Malian actress and singer Fatoumata Diawara talks about rejecting cultural traditions in favor of her career.

How Fatoumata Diawara found her own voiceupdated Mon Aug 12 2013 09:49:15

Singer Fatoumata Diawara on sharing her story with the world after rejecting an arranged marriage in her home country.

How African innovation can take on the worldupdated Tue Aug 06 2013 06:08:48

In this period of gloomy economic forecasts, Africa's rise has become a widely discussed international policy topic. The sweeping optimism about Africa's economic prospects has been reinforced by 2013 projections that the continent will grow faster than the world average.

Africa's biotechnology advantageupdated Mon Aug 05 2013 11:09:38

Kenyan conservationist Calestous Juma explains how Africa can benefit on being a latecomer in the area of biotechnology.

Juma: Biotech can help small farmersupdated Mon Aug 05 2013 11:01:55

Kenyan conservationist Calestous Juma explains how genetic engineering doesn't have to threaten small-scale farmers.

Professor on agricultural innovationupdated Mon Aug 05 2013 11:00:39

Zain Verjee meets Kenyan conservationist Calestous Juma who explains how agricultural innovation can empower Africans.

Rape and injustice: The woman breaking Somalia's wall of silenceupdated Mon Aug 05 2013 05:24:05

Inside a brightly painted Mogadishu clinic, Salim (not her real name) sits alongside her seven-year-old son, waiting for a check up. Opposite them, a health professional listens to their nightmarish ordeal.

Must-see African movies of the 21st centuryupdated Fri Aug 02 2013 05:20:56

It's hard for me to choose the greatest African films of the 21st century as the genres and styles of African cinema have evolved in a big way over the past 20 years or so. Movie makers are now showing a more vibrant Africa than the Francophone filmmakers did before them.

Drought victims suffer sexual violenceupdated Thu Aug 01 2013 06:22:19

Fartuun Adan talks to Nima Elbagir about the challenges faced by Somalia's internally displaced drought victims.

A shelter for Somalia's rape victimsupdated Mon Jul 29 2013 10:48:25

Sister Somalia co-founder Fartuun Adan talks to CNN about the events that inspired her to help victims of sexual assault.

Somalia's woman of courageupdated Mon Jul 29 2013 10:46:51

In 2013 'Sister Somalia' co-founder Fartuun Adan was honored at the International Women of Courage Awards.

Tribal elder modernizing the Maasai to avoid extinctionupdated Fri Jul 26 2013 06:05:37

For centuries, the lush national parks of southern Kenya and northern Tanzania have been called home by the Maasai, one of Africa's most culturally district tribes.

African Beauty: Hollywood classics get photographic remakeupdated Fri Jul 26 2013 05:36:33

It is one of the iconic modern cinema scenes: Mena Suvari, as Angela in Oscar-winning "American Beauty," stretches her arms wide as she basks in a sea of floating rose petals during one of Lester's (Kevin Spacey) frequent fantasies.

Celebrate royal baby, but remember childbirth is still a killerupdated Tue Jul 23 2013 00:46:23

As the world celebrates the long-awaited addition to the British royal family, it is worth taking some time to reflect on the women around the world for whom childbirth is not such a joyous, beautiful and celebrated occasion.

Ancient Maasai culture in the modern worldupdated Mon Jul 22 2013 08:38:11

Maasai elder, Martin Saning'o Karioni has dedicated his life's work to help his people adapt to a changing world.

Saving the Maasai landsupdated Mon Jul 22 2013 08:37:58

Maasai elder, Martin Saning'o Karioni explains the Massai connection to the Tanzanian land and it's allure to developers.

Empowering Maasai's womenupdated Mon Jul 22 2013 08:37:30

Maasai elder, Martin Saning'o Karioni discusses how his plan for gender equality is vital to a sustainable future

Chef braves suicide bombs to give to Mogadishu a taste of peace updated Fri Jul 19 2013 05:58:39

When Ahmed Jama decided to leave behind the successful restaurant he'd started in London to open a new one in one of the world's most dangerous cities, his hometown of Mogadishu, reactions ranged from surprise to scorn to straightforward questioning of his sanity.

South Asian migrant workers preyed uponupdated Mon Jul 15 2013 17:11:45

Migrant workers, mainly women, from South Asia need more protection. CNN's Jim Boulden reports.

Somali chef on surviving suicide attackupdated Fri Jul 12 2013 08:09:58

Ahmed Jama remembers a deadly attack inside his first restaurant in Mogadishu, Somalia.

Cooking on the front line of civil warupdated Fri Jul 12 2013 08:08:31

Chef Ahmed Jama explains why he chose to open his first Somali restaurant in one of the capital's most dangerous zones.

Somali chef offers taste of normal lifeupdated Fri Jul 12 2013 08:05:51

Ahmed Jama on leaving the comforts of London to open a restaurant in Mogadishu.

Maasai tribe's 'last stand' to keep land from game huntersupdated Mon Jul 08 2013 06:45:35

Last week, President Obama came to my country, Tanzania. President Kikwete and our people received him with great pride, but it is unlikely Obama heard anything about our government's plan to give a great chunk of land that has been the Maasai tribe's home for millennia, to a hunting company from the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Filmmaker on creating 'African Oscars'updated Fri Jul 05 2013 09:23:15

Peace Anyiam-Osigwe on the uphill battle she faced in creating the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2005.

Nigerian filmmaker on Hollywood crossoverupdated Fri Jul 05 2013 09:00:16

Peace Anyiam-Osigwe tells Vladimir Duthiers Nigeria's film industry needs more funding in order to do well in the West.

'Nollywood Queen's' passion is a missionupdated Fri Jul 05 2013 08:52:47

Filmmaker Peace Anyiam-Osigwe on giving the African continent a voice on the big screen.

Child bride turned scholar: Education is the road out of povertyupdated Tue Jul 02 2013 05:55:38

Eight-year-old Tineyi takes my hand and leads me into her mud-thatched hut in my home village of Matau in rural Zimbabwe. There, in a dark corner of the room, is a wooden bookshelf. Carefully crafted by her father, it protects her word-filled treasures from the smoky fire inside the small hut where her mother cooks. I smile, knowing that her father has recognized the value these books will bring to his little bookworm -- a life ahead of her with limitless opportunities.

Trent: Oprah changed everythingupdated Mon Jul 01 2013 11:54:36

Zimbabwean scholar Tererai Trent on breaking the cycle of uneducated women in her family and helping others.

Scholar: Education changed my lifeupdated Mon Jul 01 2013 11:51:28

Zimbabwean Tererai Trent on how education helped her realize her dreams and survive an abusive relationship.

Tererai Trent: A crusader for educationupdated Mon Jul 01 2013 11:48:14

Tererai Trent wasn't allowed to go to school as a child, but that only made her desire for knowledge stronger.

Bassem Youssef: 'Sarcasm is a weapon'updated Fri Jun 28 2013 05:08:11

There's a plaque affixed to the wall inside the lounge room of the downtown Cairo studio where Bassem Youssef films "Al Bernameg" ("The Program"), the Arab world's most watched TV show.

Part 1: Bassem Youssef's funny newsupdated Mon Jun 24 2013 06:51:25

Satirist Bassem Youssef talks about tackling serious issues in post-revolutionary Egypt with comedy.

Part 2: Behind the scenes of 'Al Bernameg'updated Mon Jun 24 2013 06:50:59

Egyptian satirist Bassem Youssef takes us behind the scenes of his popular program "Al Bernameg."

Part 3: Bassem Youssef the politician?updated Mon Jun 24 2013 06:49:05

Egyptian satirist Bassem Youssef talks about to CNN about his interest in politics.

Good African Coffee wants trade, not aidupdated Wed Jun 19 2013 07:11:23

Tired of seeing developed nations take the lion's share of profits from his countrymen's coffee crop, Ugandan businessman Andrew Rugasira decided back in 2003 that it was time for a new business arrangement.

African coffee guru rejects aidupdated Mon Jun 17 2013 08:58:15

Good African Coffee CEO Andrew Rugasira reflects on writing about his business experience in "A Good African Story."

Coffee entrepreneur transforms livesupdated Mon Jun 17 2013 08:43:38

CNN's Ayesha Durgahee meets Andrew Rugasira, a social entrepreneur empowering coffee farmers in western Uganda.

'Wine tasting' for coffee loversupdated Mon Jun 17 2013 08:28:38

Good African Coffee CEO Andrew Rugasira invites African Voices into a coffee factory in the Ugandan capital of Kampala.

Yityish Aynaw: The first black Miss Israelupdated Wed Jun 12 2013 06:52:03

At just 21 years old, Yityish Aynaw has gone on a remarkable life journey from a little girl playing barefoot in an Ethiopian village to an Israeli beauty queen who's ready to shine on the world stage.

Designer takes African colors to America's Deep Southupdated Mon Jun 10 2013 07:03:36

A Kenyan-born designer is taking African art to America's Deep South -- and finding his way into the pages of U.S. fashion glossies.

Historic beauty fights racial prejudiceupdated Fri Jun 07 2013 08:29:13

The first Miss Israel of African descent talks about giving back and helping the country's Ethiopian community.

From orphan to Israeli beauty queenupdated Fri Jun 07 2013 08:01:10

Ethiopian-born Miss Israel Yityish Aynaw reflects on her move to the Holy Land and connecting with Judaism.

Israel's African-born beauty queenupdated Fri Jun 07 2013 07:59:42

CNN's Sara Sidner meets Ethiopian-born Yityish Aynaw, the first woman of African descent to win the Miss Israel pageant.

Ozwald Boateng: New wind of change is blowing through Africaupdated Fri Jun 07 2013 07:56:54

When change comes, it comes all of a sudden, leaving only a remembrance of the past, a previous present, as its memorial.

A fashion show to inspire Africaupdated Fri Jun 07 2013 07:32:00

Ozwald Boateng, fashion designer and co-founder of Made in Africa Foundation, hosted a spectacular gala event celebrating Africa.

Abedi Ayew: 'African Pele' who conquered Europeupdated Thu Jun 06 2013 07:01:38

He was just a young boy -- long before he became one of Africa's all-time football greats and racked up trophies in Europe's top competitions -- when Abedi Ayew first heard people comparing him with arguably the game's best player -- Brazil's Edson Arantes do Nascimento, also known as Pele.

How Abedi Pele became a football pioneerupdated Thu Jun 06 2013 06:29:43

Ghanaian football legend Abedi "Pele" Ayew invites us into his home and opens up about his incredible career.

Josephat Torner: Living with albinismupdated Wed Jun 05 2013 09:07:19

Born an albino, Josephat Torner has overcome discrimination and stigmatism in his country, Tanzania.

Albino rights activist climbs mountainupdated Wed Jun 05 2013 08:59:40

Josephat Torner talks about climbing Africa's tallest mountain in an effort to prove that albinos can achieve greatness.

Albino activist fights for equalityupdated Wed Jun 05 2013 08:58:11

Josephat Torner on challenging false perceptions about albinism in Tanzania -- as highlighted in a new documentary.

Grooming Ghana's next football starsupdated Fri May 31 2013 08:40:16

Ghanaian football legend Abedi "Pele" Ayew on coaching young players to become successful members of society.

Why Abedi Pele chose fans over moneyupdated Fri May 31 2013 08:37:17

Ghanaian football legend Abedi "Pele" Ayew talks about making tough career decisions and giving back to his supporters.

How Ethiopian scientist unearthed 'world's oldest child'updated Fri May 31 2013 05:35:36

It was another December afternoon back in 2000, spent like hundreds of others combing the rocky hills of the Dikika region, when Ethiopian scientist Zeray Alemseged heard one of his assistants nearby calling him.

Public education inspires scientistupdated Fri May 24 2013 17:06:55

Ethiopian-born Zeray Alemseged on his work as Director and Curator of Anthropology at the California Academy of Science.

Paleoanthropologist studies own childrenupdated Fri May 24 2013 16:59:37

Zeray Alemseged talks about how family life has enhanced his research.

Uncovering 'the world's oldest child'updated Fri May 24 2013 16:57:33

Paleoanthropologist Zeray Alemseged on becoming a hero in the world of science and supporting fellow African scientists.

Turning Nigeria's civil war into fictionupdated Fri May 17 2013 10:59:47

Zain Verjee speaks with author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie about the inspiration behind her book "Half of a Yellow Sun."

'Fearless' writer cries over praiseupdated Fri May 17 2013 10:54:19

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on receiving praise from her inspiration, legendary Nigerian storyteller Chinua Achebe.

A pioneer for Nigerian writersupdated Fri May 17 2013 10:52:07

CNN's Zain Verjee meets Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie who talks about what inspires her work and making an impact back home.

'We are killed, we are hunted': Albino activist fights witchcraft murdersupdated Fri May 17 2013 06:07:30

Carefully maneuvering around a jumble of slippery rocks, Josephat Torner slowly steps inside a cluster of dark caves in northeast Tanzania.

Campaign to nominate African midwife for Nobel Peace Prize updated Thu May 09 2013 06:58:44

Dressed in a pink uniform, midwife Esther Madudu shuffles past rows of beds to check on the five babies she delivered the night before inside a small health center in rural eastern Uganda.

How midwife lost her own babyupdated Fri May 03 2013 14:01:53

Ugandan midwife Esther Madudu recalls a traumatic experience that caused her to make a life-changing decision.

Ugandan midwife: We lack resourcesupdated Fri May 03 2013 13:59:24

Esther Madudu gives African Voices a tour inside the maternity clinic where she works in rural eastern Uganda.

Midwife stands up for African mothersupdated Fri May 03 2013 13:55:41

African Voices meets Esther Madudu, who is fronting a pan-African campaign ensuring women have access to midwives.

Millionaire who quit Microsoft to educate Africa's future leadersupdated Wed May 01 2013 06:43:14

Having just quit a highly lucrative job with tech giant Microsoft in the United States, where he'd made millions working as a program manager, Patrick Awuah would wake up once in a while wondering if he'd done the right thing.

Ex-Microsoft boss builds African schoolupdated Tue Apr 30 2013 07:02:49

As the founder of Ghana's Ashesi University, Patrick Awuah wants to find and develop Africa's next problem solvers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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