Eyder Peralta

Kenya's urban landscape became less colorful as authorities implemented the regulations. In response, fleet owners pulled their vehicles off the streets, stranding thousands of commuters.

After years of devastating civil war and broken peace deals, South Sudan is at a crossroads again. While many displaced refugees are still afraid to return home, others see big reasons for hope.

China has become the biggest lender on the African continent. The Nairobi-to-Mombasa railway is a symbol of Kenya's ambitions. But critics say China is saddling Kenya with unsustainable debt.

First lady Melania Trump is in Kenya visiting orphanages for children as well as for elephants. Her trip has focuses on issues affecting conservation and children and families.

The president has ruled the East African country for more than 3 decades. Dissent is barely tolerated. Ugandans are expressing their contempt by comparing him to a country bumpkin featured in a TV ad.

In the hopes of becoming an Oscar contender, the Kenyan film board allowed the movie to play in Nairobi for a week. Director Wanuri Kahiu sees it as the beginning of a fight for freedom of expression.

Opposition lawmaker and musician Bobi Wine returned to Uganda from the U.S. where he was being treated for injuries after a beating by presidential guards. In a country full of anger, what's next?

Ugandan pop star and opposition lawmaker Bobi Wine returned to his homeland Thursday where he was met with a massive military presence aimed at choking off any protests in support.

Two hours, one minute and 39 seconds. That's what it took Kenyan runner Eliud Kipchoge to break the world marathon record last weekend in Berlin.

A scientist conducting a survey of elephants in Botswana found the carcasses of 87 elephants killed by poachers. The discovery points to a crisis in what is considered an elephant sanctuary in Africa.

President Emmerson Mnangagwa delivered a conciliatory speech in which he promised to govern for "all Zimbabweans." The opposition leader insisted that Mnangagwa was illegitimate.

Emmerson Mnangagwa will be Zimbabwe's next president, and only the second person to hold that title since the nation's independence in 1980. The constitutional court unanimously upheld his narrow victory in last month's election.

The electoral court is scheduled to rule Friday on an opposition challenge to last month's presidential results. The decision will determine who will be inaugurated as the country's second president.

Zimbabwe's constitutional court must rule by Friday on a challenge to last month's historic presidential elections. The opposition claims "gross mathematical errors" in the victory by the ruling party incumbent.

On Wednesday, the court hears the opposition's challenge to the recent presidential election. The Movement for Democratic Change narrowly lost to the incumbent and alleges "gross mathematical errors."

Uganda's opposition legislator has been in detention for more than a week after leading a demonstration against longtime ruler President Yoweri Museveni. His supporters are rallying for his release.

In Uganda, protests are growing over the continued detention of pop singer and opposition lawmaker Bobi Wine. Security forces opened fire against demonstrators seeking Wine's release.

An outbreak in the eastern area of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is posing an unprecedented challenge for health workers. The remote region is volatile — making access difficult.

In Uganda, a deadly showdown between opposition supporters and members of the president's entourage ended with a leading opposition politician in detention and his driver dead.

Tendai Biti, a leading opposition member, sought asylum in the neighboring Zambia, but his request was denied and he was detained by police. Now, he's out on bail.