A massive rail project could have a major impact on the economies of five African countries.

Dozens are dead as a siege at a Kenyan mall enters its third day.

Drought-ridden Kenya has found an enormous underground reservoir of water, enough to meet the country's needs for a decade. But expect a bitter fight over this valuable resource, and much hand-wringing by the African country over how best to make it pay.

In Kenya, a growing group of amateur aviation enthusiasts are building homemade flying machines out of everything from junk metal to old car engines.

Countries from central and east Africa gather to talk solar power as Africa emerges as a market for alternative energy.

Oil was discovered in the Turkana region of northwest Kenya one year ago. Now local people fear they will be displaced and won't get a fair share of any future oil profits.

The growth of Kenya's increasingly-affluent middle class has brought a consumer explosion. Now there's mounting international interest in mining that data to improve businesses' profitability.

Kenya has received international aid for years, but life remains bleak for many. Donors are getting smarter about how to channel their giving.

After being forced to flee their homeland, refugees set up at camps in Kenya have continued on with life, including starting up businesses.

Somali refugees in Kenya are using cell phones for a number of monetary transactions.