CNN: Satellite tech powers 3G revolution for rural Africa – In the past five years, internet service has made leaps and bounds in providing the continent with access to the worldwide web. In 2009 Africa had its first underground cable providing millions with high-speed access. But linking everyone to the service is proving harder than ever, and the answer may lie in satellite technology. (Claire Brennan)
Trust: Tackle malnutrition at country level, U.N.-led group urges – There is no question on anyone’s mind as to how important addressing the problem of malnutrition is to the world. Previously, widespread solutions seemed to be the way to go. But as goal deadlines loom, groups are finding that perhaps the solution lies on a country to country basis. (Tom Murphy)
VOA: Burundi Seeks International Support for Development – After years of war, violations of human rights and corruption, Burundi is asking for help to get the country back on track. Ending poverty, maternal death and giving more opportunities to women, are at the top of their goals list, but as to whether or not the country can be trusted to handle the tasks is another question entirely. (Lisa Schlein)
Quartz: Is East Africa the promised land of gas, or just a forsaken desert? – East Africa is known for its resource rich gas fields just waiting to be tapped to start a so-called golden age for the region. Yet, “waiting” seems to be the keyword. While investors are keen to get to work, the region still remains highly underdeveloped. (Steve LeVine)
LATimes: U.S., allies marshaling African proxies for fight against terrorism – As extremism begins to stir in Northern and West Africa, the United States is calling upon some new allies in the region to help quell the force that threatens to derail progress on the continent. (Carol J. Williams)
