Dangote refineries: Pan-African progress or monopoly power?

Ghana rejects health deal with US over privacy concerns +++ Kenya: Court denies application to stop launch of Dangote refinery +++ Uganda crowns Tooro king after weeks of succession battle

A humanoid robot named Walker E, or "Mutembei," appeared on Kenyan TV recently. Universities, schools and labs around Africa are delving into the technology that raises some deep questions.

South Sudan is due to hold elections in December, but critics say political decisions favoring the ruling party are raising questions on whether the opposition can even compete.