Economy

January 5, 2018

Africa Update: 12 dead, 180 injured in South Africa train crash

At least 12 people were killed and 180 injured in South Africa on Thursday when a passenger train collided with a truck and burst into flames, […]
December 18, 2017

Africa Update: The high price of Uganda’s gold rush

Uganda’s mineral industry has enjoyed a spectacular surge in recent years. Gold exports reached $340 million in 2016, according to official figures, up from $237,000 in […]
December 18, 2017

World Update: World Busiest Airport in Chaos

Nearly 11 hours after a power outage paralyzed the world’s busiest airport, Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International got its electricity back late Sunday night. The lights flickered on […]
December 5, 2017

World Update: Self-driving taxis are coming to Japan

Nissan is bringing self-driving cabs to the streets of Japan. The company announced Tuesday that it plans to test autonomous taxis in March near its headquarters […]