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20 August 2012Last updated at 09:49

Africa-China textile tensionsTensions have erupted between China and Africa over the price of Chinese textiles. Watch

Luxury cars sell in AngolaLuxury cars are selling fast in Luanda, the capital of Angola. Watch

Angola: Land of opportunity?What is it like for young entrepreneurs in Angola? Watch

Kenyan private security growsInsecurity in the East African region has led to a boom in Kenya's private security industry. Watch

Out of AfricaKenya wants to be an outsourcing destination

New tech transforms schools Watch

A new mobile phone app in Kenya makes sure reports, exam results and other school communications get delivered straight to parents and guardians.

Features & Analysis

Transforming lives
A host of new apps promises to boost development and business
Feeding Africa
Women in agriculture do much of the work
Trade super highway
How Mozambique is gambling on a huge rail transport and infrastructure project
Defence spending boom
Billions of African dollars are being poured into armour and equipment