Aids drugs and the long journey

The World story about how generic drugs from India get to a woman with Aids in Ivory Coast. Makes a big issue seem focused and close to home.

Conflict in the Congo and the phone you keep texting with under your desk

PRI's The World stories about the Congo, including one about cell phones.

The Tragedy of Zimbabwe

BBC's in depth coverage of the crisis in Zimbabwe. Plenty of information in video, photos, and text form.

Darfur

Guide to Darfur crisis from the Council on Foreign Relations. Engaging videos and other interactive guides.

Solving Africa's Problems

This is a sweet interactive site that exams the conflict zones of Africa.

You can look at current conflicts, UN/AU interventions, and colonial history. Definitely worth exploring if you're talking about any conflict in Africa.