Eyder Peralta appears in the following:
In Kenya, Much Of The Election Chaos And Violence Stems From Tribal Divisions
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Kenya's presidential elections have been marked by a murder, deadly protests and a historic Supreme Court decision. But the thing underlying all of the chaos and discord is tribalism.
Somali Community Takes Stock Of Truck Bombing That Killed Hundreds
Monday, October 23, 2017
It's been a little more than a week since a truck bomb exploded in the middle of Somalia's capital Mogadishu, killing more than 350 people. Some hope the attack will unite Somalis.
Kenya's Presidential Election Rerun Further Fuels Political Crisis
Sunday, October 22, 2017
The rerun elections are scheduled for Thursday. But there's one big problem: Kenya's opposition leader is calling for a boycott, and the elections chief says he can't guarantee a fair election.
Why The Somalia Attack Is Being Compared To Sept. 11
Saturday, October 21, 2017
It's been a week since a massive truck bomb blew up the center of Mogadishu in Somalia. The blast that killed more than 350 is being compared to Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in the U.S.
Kenyan Officials Say They Can't Guarantee Fair Process In Presidential Election
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Kenya's electoral confusion threatens to become a constitutional crisis. This comes as a senior electoral official resigned and fled to the U.S., saying the planned rerun of the presidential election in eight days is not guaranteed a fair process.
Foreign Currency Crisis Tells The Story Of Angola's Economic Peril
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
One of Angola's biggest challenges is lack of foreign currency. The rich can't access dollars to build or even pay their expat workers. For the poor a ballooning Kwanza means basics are unaffordable.
Somali Capital Mourns The Dead From One Of The Deadliest Attacks In Its History
Monday, October 16, 2017
More than 300 people were killed and hundreds wounded in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, when a terror attack targeted a busy street on Saturday. Among the dead are a school bus full of children.
Truck Bomb In Somalia's Capital Kills And Injures Hundreds Of People
Monday, October 16, 2017
The government's latest figures show more than 300 people were killed in Mogadishu in what is being described as one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in the country's history.
Somalia Hopes U.S. Will Step Up After Historically Deadly Bombing
Sunday, October 15, 2017
A truck bombing in Mogadishu, the capital city of Somalia, has left some 200 people dead. Analysts hope the historical attack will unite Somalis in the fight against the Islamist group al-Shabab.
After Opposition Candidate Withdraws, Presidential Vote In Kenya Could Still Happen
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Kenya's opposition leader withdrew from the upcoming rerun of the recent presidential election, creating a constitutional crisis. Today, Kenya's courts allowed a distant contender to put his name on the ballot suggesting the Oct. 26 vote will happen.
Plunging Kenya Into Crisis, Opposition Leader Drops Out Of Presidential Race
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Raila Odinga, who had sought and won a re-run of the August presidential elections, said he could not be sure the new elections would be free and fair. So, he has decided not to run.
'Something Amazing' In Angola: War Scraps Become Steel Beams For Rebuilding
Monday, October 09, 2017
Aceria de Angola is a company that is turning old weapons — rifles, tanks — into steel beams. It was founded by a baker, whose business was destroyed by the bloody civil war. But the spoils presented an opportunity.
Angola Swears In First New President In 38 Years
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
For the first time in 38 years, Angola has someone other than José Eduardo dos Santos as its president. João Lourenço faces a challenge to bring change in a country struggling with an oil-dominated economy.
Kenya's Supreme Court Anuls Presidential Election Results
Friday, September 01, 2017
In a surprise and historic ruling, Kenya's Supreme Court annulled the recent presidential elections and ordered a new vote to be held within the next 60 days.
News Brief: Houston Update, DACA, Kenyan Court Calls For New Election
Friday, September 01, 2017
Some waters have receded in Houston and some people have returned to their homes, or what's left of them. Also, an update on the status of the DACA program for immigrants.
Kenyan Court Calls For New Election
Friday, September 01, 2017
Kenya's Supreme Court has annulled Kenya's recent presidential election won by incumbent President Uhuru Kenyatta, and says the country must hold a new election in 60 days.
After Disputed Election, Raila Odinga Emerges As Dividing Figure In Kenya
Thursday, August 31, 2017
Raila Odinga is a singular figure in Kenya. Equally beloved and hated, he is seen as a founder of the country's democracy. But as he challenges presidential elections, he's also seen as the man who can throw the entire country into chaos.
Love In A Time Of Urbanization: The Twofold Vulnerability Of An East African Pop Hit
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
"I Miss You" is a love song by Tanzanian superstar Diamond Platnumz. This song of the summer touches on a big social problem for a booming part of the African continent.
Kenyans Wait For Resolution Nearly 2 Weeks After Elections
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Kenya's president won re-election but his inauguration is on hold pending a court ruling by his challenger. The opposition leader claims massive vote rigging which resulted in deadly violence.
A Deadly Aftermath Of Kenya's Election
Saturday, August 12, 2017
In Kenya, police fired tear gas and bullets on demonstrators in slums around Nairobi. Kenya's commission on human rights says at least 24 people have been killed since Tuesday's presidential vote.