
You may have missed it if you blinked, but last week there was war between Ethiopia and the Islamists who briefly controlled Somalia. The war is over, for now. Funny how an American supported war in Africa can just fly by under the radar, huh?

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African web entrepreneurs rarely receive the support they need, but a foundation training program is helping Ghanaians put their mark on the web.

A social business attaches insurance policies to products for poor people, creating a safety net for millions.

The African Women Power Network provides budding African businesswomen with an online source of support and mentorship.

Many of the poorest nations in Africa are unable to bring electricity to their people, but there is a new push to provide renewable energy.

Positive Beadwork Projects is helping more than 100 women with HIV/Aids support their families in South Africa.

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