African and Caribbean

When people think of business growth, they think of the major continents of North America and Asia. But an unexpected economic riser that's following in the footsteps of Asia has appeared on the second largest continent of the world. 



Africa.

The space age has reached Africa. Recently, the world's top scientists met at the annual conference of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) held for the first time in Africa. It also marked the 50th anniversary of human space flight.



Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, enthusiastically welcomed the Nobel Peace Prize award on Friday, describing it as recognition for years of fighting for democracy in her country. The announcement comes just days before Sirleaf seeks re-election for a second five-year term next Tuesday.

A weeklong trip to Africa with their mother has offered a rare look at Malia and Sasha Obama, sisters who are largely kept out of public view.

Michelle Obama says her meeting with Nelson Mandela was a "surreal experience" that she's still trying to process.

Michelle Obama heard stories of South Africa's racist past Tuesday from Nelson Mandela, the country's first black president.

In order for the generation born after apartheid to understand the past, the gov't brought 250 teens to visit the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg.

Michelle Obama will honor the legacy of Nelson Mandela and the struggle against apartheid during an official visit to southern Africa next week.

Michelle Obama is fond of saying there's no magic to her being first lady. It's a message that young leaders in Africa soon will hear when Mrs. Obama makes her second solo trip abroad as first lady, visiting South Africa and Botswana this coming week.

M.A.C cosmetics has partnered with the White House to support men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS globally.