Alexandria the nearly great | There are many words that could be used to describe Alexandria but one of them isn’t sedate. Fascinating, yes; exciting, sure; memorable, undoubtedly — but if you like the quiet life, it... (photo: WN / noha)Gulf News
Drogba Named African Footballer of the Year 2009 Chelsea striker Didier Drogba was on Thursday named African Footballer of the Year for 2009. This is the second time the Ivory Coast international his won the award. | ... (photo: AP / Darko Bandic)All Africa
China defends growing links with Africa | China rejected foreign concerns over its growing energy links with Africa on Sunday, saying it benefits African nations by bringing badly needed trade and infrastructure development. | "I have notic... (photo: AP / Ibrahim Usta)Business Report AfricaChinaEnergyInvestmentPhotos
State Visit Revives a History of Stereotypes | As the gilded, horse-drawn carriages processed down the Mall and through the gates of Buckingham Palace, escorted by equestrian guards bearing swords, most Londoners we... (photo: AP / Peter Macdiarmid, Pool)The New York Times MediaPhotosPoliticsS AfricaUK
