War in Central Africa

UN in Central African Republic releases $9 million to respond to urgent needs

Central African Republic votes in presidential run-off – People in the Central African Republic have voted to elect a new president in a run-off contest between two former prime ministers.

In recent weeks, Africa has had some of its best online outings, which have ultimately aided the ‘Africa rising’ momentum across the globe, boosting its positive global perception. The once uncelebrated continent is now the toast of the world.

War weary families in Central African Republic face dire food situation – UN – Three years of conflict and ongoing displacements in the Central African Republic (CAR) continue to disrupt agriculture and severely constrain people’s access to food, as they struggle with the effects of multiple poor harvests, disrupted markets and soaring prices for many staple foods, two United Nations agencies warned today.

Uganda unveils Africa’s first solar-powered bus – Ugandan Paul Isaac Musasizi, in his mid-thirties, is the CEO of technology company Kiira Motors Corporation and the brains behind Africa’s first solar-powered electric bus which makes its debut on February 16.