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157 Killed In Ethiopian Airlines Crash
Sunday, March 10, 2019
All 157 people aboard an Ethiopian Airlines jetliner died in a crash Sunday, shortly after takeoff from Addis Ababa. The victims are from more than 30 different countries including the U.S.
Ethiopian Airlines Flight Crashes
Sunday, March 10, 2019
An Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737-800 MAX has crashed outside Addis Ababa, killing all 157 people on board.
Reporter's Notebook: Africa Holds Lessons For Venezuela
Saturday, March 09, 2019
Based in Nairobi, Kenya, Eyder Peralta usually covers Africa for NPR. After reporting recently in Venezuela, he describes parallels he saw with popular movements facing government repression.
Ethiopian Family Has Hand-Fed Packs Of Hyenas For Decades
Wednesday, March 06, 2019
Hyenas are often portrayed as ruthless creatures. But a family in Ethiopia has been hand-feeding packs of hyenas for decades.
The Song Capturing The Heart Of Sudan's Protest Movement
Sunday, March 03, 2019
Some of Sudan's biggest protests in decades are demanding that President Omar al-Bashir step down. A song written for an earlier time of discord has emerged as the protesters' anthem.
Latest Developments In Venezuela's Deepening Crisis
Monday, February 25, 2019
It was a deadly weekend after the Venezuelan government cracked down on demonstrators and volunteers who tried to carry U.S. humanitarian aid into the country against the president's orders.
Hundreds Injured In Clashes Over Aid Shipments In Venezuela
Sunday, February 24, 2019
We have an update on the situation in Venezuela, one day after volunteers tried to force their way into the country with U.S. food aid.
Venezuela Heads Into Showdown Over Food Aid
Friday, February 22, 2019
Venezuela's opposition leader says his supporters will get U.S. food aid across the border and into their country on Saturday. Venezuela's president says it's not going to happen.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Closes Country's Brazilian Border
Thursday, February 21, 2019
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro ordered the closing of the country's border with Brazil in an effort to stop the flow of humanitarian aid coming into the country.
Inflation Hits Venezuela But The Government Keeps Gas Prices Low
Thursday, February 21, 2019
Inflation has hit 1 million percent in Venezuela. It's hard to buy the basics such as food and medicine. But you can buy a whole tank of gasoline for less than you can an eight-ounce bottle of water.
Venezuela's Political Crisis Is Affecting Arepas And Driving People To Protest
Monday, February 18, 2019
There are many things driving tens of thousands of Venezuelans to the streets. But a small part of this is what the economic and political crisis is doing to a basic food item — arepas.
Colin Kaepernick Settled Legal Battle With NFL. What Comes Next?
Sunday, February 17, 2019
Colin Kaepernick reached an agreement with the NFL. Sports sociologist Harry Edwards joins NPR's Michel Martin to discuss what it means for the future of protest in the NFL.
'Chavismo' Fades As Venezuela's Poor Suffer
Sunday, February 17, 2019
Venezuela's poor were the beneficiaries of Chavez's Bolivarian socialist revolution. But 20 years later, they have little food and medicine and few jobs, eroding support for President Maduro.
'In Bad Taste, Disrespectful': Photo Of Terrorist Attack In Kenya Sparks Controversy
Thursday, January 17, 2019
The Media Council of Kenya is demanding a retraction and an apology from The New York Times after the newspaper published a photo on its website showing dead bodies at a Nairobi hotel restaurant.
Explosions Rock Nairobi Hotel, 1 American Among Those Killed
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Extremists stormed a luxury hotel in Kenya's capital Tuesday, setting off explosions and gunning down people at cafe tables in an attack claimed by Africa's deadliest Islamic militant group.
Somali Islamist Extremists Claim Responsibility For Attack In Nairobi
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Islamist extremist Somali militants attacked an upscale hotel complex in Nairobi, Kenya, with explosives and gunfire. The country has been previously targeted in deadly attacks by the extremists.
Kenya's Fight Against Corruption Includes Demolishing Buildings
Wednesday, January 02, 2019
Kenya is going after corruption and cleaning up the banks of the polluted and increasingly blocked Nairobi River. The government is tearing down malls, hotels, restaurants — anything deemed illegal.
Upset Over Rising Prices, Protesters In Sudan Take To The Streets
Thursday, December 27, 2018
Rising prices, shortages of basics and growing frustration with Sudan's long-serving president have fueled a week of anti-government protests that are spreading across the country.
Ugandan Singer-Turned-Politician Says Government Continues To Harass Him
Saturday, December 22, 2018
Bobi Wine is President Yoweri Museveni's biggest challenger. Wine says Uganda's constitution gives him the right to sing and to speak his mind, and how and when he does that is not up for debate.
Will Ethiopia's Democratic Awakening Catch On Next Door In Eritrea?
Saturday, December 08, 2018
Ethiopia has stunned the world with its reforms. Eritreans face steep challenges if they want to follow suit.