'Ruined' wins Pulitzer
American playwright turns the stories of the raped women of Congo into award winning drama. CNN's Femi Oke reports. play video
'Ruined'
A critically acclaimed off-Broadway play is bringing attention to the plight of African women living in war zones.
Mariatu Kamara
In her recently-published memoir, "The Bite of the Mango", Mariatu Kamara talks about living through a vicious conflict.
Let There Be Light
Consumer products giant Philips has teamed up with the Dutch government on a pilot program that's bringing solar lighting to Ghana.
Cultural Tradition
The city of Lagos recently showed it knows how to party. Christian Purefoy takes us out to the colorful Eyo festival.
No more aid to Africa?
CNN's Isha Sesay talks to economist Dambisa Moyo about why developing countries should stop supplying aid to Africa.
Tanzania vocational education
Tanzania's government and some educators are trying to help the unemployed help themselves.
Outcasts United
Isha Sesay meets up with a group of young refugees and the football coach who brought them together.
Egypt/Sudanese Refugees
Many Sudanese refugees living in Egypt often face a grim future with few opportunities. Jim Clancy shows us their struggle.
Dambisa Moyo
In her recent book, 'Dead Aid', Dambisa Moyo explains why it's time for developing countries to stop supplying aid to Africa.
'Ruined'
A critically acclaimed off-Broadway play is bringing attention to the plight of African women living in war zones.
Mariatu Kamara
In her recently-published memoir, "The Bite of the Mango", Mariatu Kamara talks about living through a vicious conflict.
Let There Be Light
Consumer products giant Philips has teamed up with the Dutch government on a pilot program that's bringing solar lighting to Ghana.
Cultural Tradition
The city of Lagos recently showed it knows how to party. Christian Purefoy takes us out to the colorful Eyo festival.
No more aid to Africa?
CNN's Isha Sesay talks to economist Dambisa Moyo about why developing countries should stop supplying aid to Africa.
Tanzania vocational education
Tanzania's government and some educators are trying to help the unemployed help themselves.
Outcasts United
Isha Sesay meets up with a group of young refugees and the football coach who brought them together.
Egypt/Sudanese Refugees
Many Sudanese refugees living in Egypt often face a grim future with few opportunities. Jim Clancy shows us their struggle.
Dambisa Moyo
In her recent book, 'Dead Aid', Dambisa Moyo explains why it's time for developing countries to stop supplying aid to Africa.
South Africa Election
Jacob Zuma, is about to become South Africa's fourth freely-elected president. We take a look at his rise to power.
First ladies health summit
A group of African first ladies has teamed up to bring attention to women's health issues. As CNN's Isha Sesay reports.
New York African Film Festival
Organizers of the N.Y. African film festival say it features some of the very best African films produced each year. Femi Oke reports.
Wangari Maathai
Isha Sesay sits down with Kenyan environmentalist and Nobel Laureate Wangari Maathai to discuss her new documentary and life's work.
South Africa Today
As South Africa heads into elections, Robyn Curnow takes a look at where the nation stands and what?s at stake.
ANC Under Fire
Jacob Zuma is almost guaranteed to be South Africa's next president. But who is Jacob Zuma?
South African Youth Vote
After an impressive increase in voter registration amongst South Africa's young, what do they think about the choices on offer?
South Africa's Nonconformist
Robyn Curnow sits down with South Africa's most famous and controversial political cartoonist.
Backstage Pass
Nkepile Mabuse visits the annual Cape Town International Jazz Festival, an event that draws money, music fans and talent to the city.
Defining Jazz
Musicians talk about the special relationship between Africa and jazz, and what the improvisational music personally means to them.
Homegrown Talent
A fresh face steps into the spotlight. Jonathan Rubain describes his journey from poor neighborhood to jazz's big stage.
Music Lessons
Jazz artists take their music to the schools. Nkepile Mabuse sits in on a session where pros hope to tune in students to jazz.
Saving Women
Playwright Eve Ensler and Congolese physician Denis Mukwege discuss the sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Madonna in Malawi
David McKenzie explains why some child welfare activists aren?t fans of Madonna adopting a child from Malawi.
Musician on a Mission
A Congolese musician is on a personal mission to help his people. Awilo Longomba talks about some big plans for his career and country.
Design Indaba
Robyn Curnow visits the Design Indaba in Cape Town and talks to Ravi Naidoo, the manager and founder of the conference.
Making it Abroad
A Kenyan company is hitting it big on the British High Street with its ethical fashion.
Design for the Masses
Luyanda of MMA design and Mokena Makeka of MDL group talk about their philosophy behind their work.
Clean water crisis
Hollywood actor Matt Damon highlights Africa's water woes by documenting an extraordinary feat by three men running in the Sahara Desert.
New York Water Exhibit
Scott Harrison, founder of "Charity:Water" explains how he intends to raise awareness of the 270 million Africans without access to clean water.
Riders must wear helmets
A new law in Lagos, Nigeria is mandating all riders wear helmets. But is this caution being ignored?
IMF and Tanzania conference
World leaders and economic officials gathered in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to discuss the global economic crisis.
Tanzania Infrastructure Problems
David McKenzie reports on why a weak infrastructure in the econonmic crisis makes daily life so challenging in Tanzania.
Tourism, Trade, and Fishing
Fishing is a way of life in Tanzania .David McKenzie visits the shore in the capital to meet some of the people who depend on the catch.
Nakaaya
Sony music recently signed "bongo flava" artist Nakaaya. David McKenzie caught up with the rising star in Dar es Salaam.
IMF Director on Africa
CNN's Isha Sesay talks to IMF Director, Dominique Strauss-Kahn about the devastating effects of the financial crisis in Africa
Omar al-Bashir indicted by the ICC
CNN's Robyn Curnow looks at the International Criminal Court's decision to issue an arrest warrant for Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir.
Guinea Bissau violence
ITN's Jonathan Miller takes a closer look at the history of drug trafficking that's contributed to violence in Guinea Bissau.
Inside Africa i-Reports
Inside Africa features some recent i-Reports sent in by our viewers in Africa.
Kenya one year on
A year after the presidential election fueled weeks of violent unrest, CNN's David McKenzie investigates how Kenyans feel now.
Kenya farming and tourism
CNN's David McKenzie investigates how displaced farmers and Kenya's tourism have suffered as a result of the political crisis.
Kenyan Prime Minister interview
Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga talks to CNN's David McKenzie about the progress of the grand coalition government.
Kenya forgiveness song
CNN's David McKenzie meets with a group of Kenyan women who are singing for change and reconciliation.
Zimbabwe's challenges
CNN's Nkepile Mabuse reports on the problems facing the new unity government in Zimbabwe.
Redesigning Lagos
Inside Africa visits Lagos in Nigeria to look at the ambitious new plans to redesign the city.
Good Charlotte on Congo
Inside Africa talks to rock band, Good Charlotte about raising awareness of the coltan battle in Eastern Congo.
Living by example
Inside Africa talks to the Zimbabwean band Liyana, who continue to pass on a message of hope despite their disabilities.
African football on the rise
As African players make a big impact for the top European clubs what does this mean for the African leagues.
Africa's 2010 preparations
Inside Africa gets an update on how preparations for the 2010 FIFA World Cup are progressing.
Female genital mutilation
Inside Africa visits Egypt where a grass roots campaign is changing public opinion about female genital mutilation.
The power of song
Inside Africa talks to the Kenyan Boy's Choir about their spectacular performance at the Inauguration of President Barack Obama.
African Union Summit
Leaders from around the continent gathered in Addis Ababa for the 2009 African Union Summit.
Africa's Economic Woes
Many merchants in Addis Ababa are worried because the faltering world economy is having a local impact.
Castelli's Italian Restaurant
One of Africa's best Italian restaurants is located in Ethiopia's capital city. We take you inside Castelli's, an Addis Ababa landmark.
Inside Ethiopia's Night Life
Coffee is a big part of the social scene in Ethiopia. The country is also known for its music and nightclubs.
Getting to know K'naan
K'naan discusses coming to North America as a teenager, adjusting to a new culture and language, and the impact of Obama.
K'naan: The man, the music
K'naan talks about his first album, his upcoming second album, and the topics he explores in his music.
Style and substance
K'naan discusses his personal style of dress and whether he?ll ever return to Somalia.
Stories around the continent
From South Africa to Somalia, our correspondents closely follow the continent's top stories.
The Obama impact
Hip-hop star K'naan, Nigeria's foreign affairs minister, and every day Africans weigh in on Barack Obama's presidency.
Enterprising taxi drivers
David McKenzie reports, tough economic times haven't stopped Kenya's taxi drivers from "pimping" their matatus.
Nigeria's attempt to change
A new governor in Nigeria's oil-rich Niger Delta tries to bring security. CNN's Christian Purefoy reports
Gas flares in Nigeria
CNN's Christian Purefoy reports on gas flares burning millions of dollars of environmentally harmful natural gas in Nigeria.
High seas robbery
Pirates continue their attacks off the coast of Somalia, David McKenzie has the latest.
Shipping security
The attacks in "pirate alley" are becoming a major threat to international shipping. CNN's Paula Newton explains.
Displaced voices
In eastern Congo, Doctors Without Borders is giving victims of violence more than just medical treatment.
Divine Intervention
Nigerian church congregations are helping to revive a once forgotten music genre. Christian Purefoy reports.
Documenting change
'Pray the Devil Back to Hell' tells the story of Liberia's women and the change they brought to their war-torn country.
Empowering Congo's women
Activist and playwright Eve Ensler tells CNN's Isha Sesay her work in DR Congo will continue despite renewed violence.
African diplomacy
CNN's David McKenzie reports on political efforts to stem the violence in DR Congo.
Landmark rulings
Chuckie Taylor is convicted in a Miami courtroom and justice is finally served for a former slave from Niger.
Close to home
Basketball star Dikembe Mutombo comes from the DRC. He spoke to CNN's Isha Sesay about his hopes for his troubled home.
Conflict in Congo
Eastern Congo once again erupts in violence. CNN's Jim Clancy looks at the causes of the conflict.
President Obama
CNN's David McKenzie was in the home village of Obama's father to catch the celebration for the new U.S. president-elect.
Kenya Obama Inc.
Kenyan businesses have cashed in with the intense interest in the US elections. CNN's David McKenzie reports.
Policy focus
Isha Sesay sits down with the candidates' advisers on Africa to find out what's in store from the next administration
Tanzanians excited about Obama
Tanzanians show their excitement about Barack Obama by snapping up merchandise. Isha Sesay reports
Nigerian women writers
Christian Purefoy reports on Nigeria's women writers who challenge tradition while the censors watch.
Faith and forgiveness
Author Immaculee Ilibagiza sits down with Isha Sesay in part one of an interview about faith and forgiveness.
The story continues
Part two of Isha Sesay's interview with author and Rwandan genocide survivor, Immaculee Ilibagiza.
Confronting the past
New York Times reporter Helene Cooper tells Isha Sesay what drove her to reconnect with her childhood in Liberia.
Struggling to survive
As their leaders struggle over a power-sharing deal, many Zimbabweans struggle to survive.
Cholera in the capital
The health situation deteriorates in once proud Harare. Nkepile Mabuse reports.
Victims of violence
One MDC supporter is left with painful reminders of an election he hoped would change his country.
Hopeful notes
Four members of Bongo Love are reminding audiences there's more to their country than suffering and sorrow.
