Here are some news articles from the media about Africa.
Internet - Africa lags behind on internet connectivity. See this chart to understand the state of the situation.
Malaria - What researchers call the world's most advanced malaria vaccine candidate is being tested in 11 places in seven African countries. Malaria is one of the planet's deadliest diseases and one of the leading causes of sickness and death in the developing
South Sudan - The nation of South Sudan was launched on July 9, 2011. It now faces many challenges. This article identifies these.