Pineapples and Rhinos and Giraffes, OH MY!

Well ahead of its official accession to independence, Southern Sudanese leaders are already showing their seriousness: by designing future cities to look like various fruits and animals.

Glad to know we've got our priorities straight...

Bernie Madoff in West Africa?!

How a Ponzi scheme in Benin has brought the country to its knees:

Symbols of African Independence

We'll give this another try:

Check out this fantastic interactive piece from Le Monde detailing the symbols of African independence.