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3 Americans Killed In Al-Shabab Attack In Kenya
Monday, January 06, 2020
A U.S. service member and two Defense Department contractors were killed Sunday when the terrorist organization al-Shabab attacked a Kenyan airfield used by both Kenyan and U.S. forces.
Largest Plague Of Locusts In A Quarter Century Hits Africa And Middle East
Friday, January 03, 2020
The worst locust infestation in a quarter century has struck wide areas of Africa and the Middle East, endangering populations that are already living on the edge.
Somalia Bombing Kills At Least 79
Saturday, December 28, 2019
A vehicle bomb exploded at a security checkpoint in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, killing at least 79 people.
News Brief: Homeless Crisis In LA, Netanyahu Primary Challenge, Zambia
Thursday, December 26, 2019
Homelessness has reached crisis levels in Los Angeles. Also, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a primary challenge and the State Department recalled the U.S. ambassador to Zambia.
U.S. Recalls Ambassador To Zambia
Thursday, December 26, 2019
The State Department has recalled the U.S. ambassador to Zambia, who faced a backlash from the host government after defending LGBT rights.
Eritrean Soccer Players Disappear During Trip
Wednesday, December 25, 2019
Seven members of Eritrea's national soccer team have disappeared after playing in a regional championship in Uganda. It's the latest in a string of defections by Eritrean players in recent years.
Can A Unified Ethiopia Exist Under The Country's Current Constitution?
Friday, December 13, 2019
Ethiopia's 1995 constitution created states based on ethnicity and promised elections to any that could meet the standards. Now concerns are growing that the nation could fracture along ethnic lines.
Ethiopian Ethnic Group Votes On Whether Its Region Should Secede
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Ethiopia is a hugely diverse nation home to hundreds of ethnic groups. A vote for independence by one of those groups could lead to secession demands elsewhere and test the nation's federalist system.
African Union Fires Ambassador To U.S.
Thursday, November 14, 2019
The African Union fired its U.S. ambassador this month. Her supporters say it was because of her anti-colonial speeches. However, a recent AU internal report alleges abuse of funds and office.
Leaders In South Sudan Again Postpone Creating Unity Government
Monday, November 11, 2019
The ongoing attempt to form a unity government in South Sudan is again failing to meet a deadline — it's been pushed back 100 days. The U.S. is upset but can do little about it.
This Congolese Doctor Discovered Ebola But Never Got Credit For It — Until Now
Monday, November 04, 2019
Dr. Jean-Jacques Muyembe first confronted a mysterious, bloody disease in 1976. But credit for the discovery went to Belgian researchers.
Nobel Peace Prize Winner Faces Protests After Activist's Late-Night Standoff
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Less than two weeks after drawing international praise, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is struggling with unrest at home as his tenuous ally, Jawar Mohammed, alleges a plot against him.
Forget About The Tap: A City Of 2 Million Has Virtually No Running Water
Friday, October 18, 2019
The Democratic Republic of Congo is the scene of the world's second deadliest Ebola outbreak. But in the city of Goma, some 250 miles from the hot zone, residents have other concerns.
Residents In Goma Are Struggling To Gather Water While Fighting Ebola
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
The Congolese city of Goma sits on the giant Lake Kivu. But the city has been without running water for years. Residents talk about the challenge of gathering water when they're also fighting Ebola.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Awarded Nobel Peace Prize
Friday, October 11, 2019
The Nobel Peace Prize committee awarded this year's prize to Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. He was recognized for brokering piece with Eritrea, Ethiopia's northern neighbor.
Ethiopia's Abiy Ahmed Wins the Nobel Peace Prize
Friday, October 11, 2019
Dr. Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister for Ethiopia won the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize.
In Zimbabwe, Doctors Are Taking To The Streets To Strike Over Diminishing Pay
Wednesday, October 02, 2019
When Robert Mugabe was ousted in 2017, Zimbabweans thought the new administration would right the economic ruin. But instead, life has gotten worse. Doctors are striking over diminishing pay.
The Legacy Of Robert Mugabe
Monday, September 16, 2019
Zimbabwe remembers Robert Mugabe, its liberator and longtime tyrant, and looks ahead at more troubled times.
Why Zimbabwe Is Again In A Deep Economic Crisis
Monday, September 16, 2019
The people of Zimbabwe used to say that things would get better once longtime leader Robert Mugabe was no longer alive. Now, they see a future after Mugabe as more of the same.
Leaders Gather For Mugabe Funeral
Saturday, September 14, 2019
A memorial is taking place Saturday for former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe. He leaves behind a complicated legacy.
