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Talks with Sahel extremists: Taboo, or a path toward peace?Burkina Faso and Mali have battled Islamic insurgencies for years, like much of the Sahel. But are negotiations with insurgents part of the answer?
Why a Kenyan art exhibit spotlights empty cases鈥淚nvisible Inventories,鈥� currently exhibited at the Nairobi National Museum, highlights objects plundered from Kenya during the colonial period.
First LookChad's dictator was killed by rebels. Why does France care?The death of long-time leader Idriss D茅by Itno has cast uncertainty not only on Chad鈥檚 future, but also for the greater Sahel region, as neighboring West and Central African countries battle terrorism and internal instability.
First LookUncertainty in Chad after long-time ruler dies in clash with rebelsIdriss聽D茅by Itno, who ruled Chad for more than 30 years, died during a battle with rebel groups, just hours after he had won re-election as president. His son has been named the country鈥檚 interim leader while rebels have vowed to take the capital.
In South African architecture, women build on social justiceDiversity in architecture and urban design is part of a wider conversation about who gets to design the spaces we move through every day.
She鈥檚 seen peacekeeping fail. Here鈥檚 her advice on getting it right.S茅verine Autesserre鈥檚聽鈥淭he Frontlines of Peace: An Insider鈥檚 Guide to Changing the World鈥� explores why some peace projects succeed where others fail.
The ExplainerTwo million displaced in Ethiopia: Three questions on TigrayEthiopia鈥檚 Tigray conflict has dragged on for six months, displacing more than 2 million people and leaving millions in need of assistance.
First LookAmid pandemic, African presidents keep eye on climate changeAt a recent African Development Bank meeting, heads of state from across the continent were quick to note that solutions to problems posed by climate change do exist. They鈥檙e just being implemented too slowly 鈥� a problem exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Senegal鈥檚 rape law changed last year. Have attitudes?Protests shook Senegal after the arrest of politician Ousmane Sonko. Women鈥檚 advocates say public reaction shows low support for survivors of assault.
Swim together or sink alone: African states unite to confront pirate threatRising piracy in West African waters makes them the world鈥檚 most dangerous maritime zone. Cash-strapped local governments are pooling their resources.
First LookEritrea withdrawing troops from Tigray, Ethiopia's Abiy saysEthiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced that Eritrea has agreed to withdraw troops from Ethiopia鈥檚 Tigray region. But that doesn鈥檛 mean fighting between the Ethiopian government and Tigray forces is over.
First LookKenyan women can own land too: A women-only village inspires othersResidents in a village in Kenya that was founded as a refuge for women in 1990 could be granted the title deed for their own tract of grazing land. They hope it could spur a growing recognition of equal property rights in other communities.
First LookSamia Suluhu Hassan becomes Tanzania鈥檚 first female presidentSamia Suluhu Hassan has been sworn in as Tanzania鈥檚 first female president, following the death of her predecessor John Magufuli. Ms. Hassan has had a meteoric rise in politics and was chosen by Mr. Magufuli as his vice president in 2015.听
First LookIn Zimbabwe, female laborers don't let gender roles define themWomen in Zimbabwe are refusing to be defined by gender roles as they make ends meet as truck drivers, mechanics, and workers in other male-dominated professions. But they are continuously reminded of traditional roles, and full equality and respect are still to come.
Behind vaccine doubts in Africa, a deeper legacy of distrustAfrican governments have struggled to secure vaccines, shining a spotlight on inequalities. But as campaigns begin to roll out, distrust lingers.
First LookElephants vs. avocados: A battle of economics in KenyaConservationists in Kenya say a planned avocado farm near the Amboseli National Park would block a crucial migration route for elephants. But the farm is arguing that the community would benefit from the project.
First LookWhy do schoolchildren in Nigeria keep getting kidnapped?More than half of the girls who were abducted last week from a Nigerian government boarding school in the northwestern Zamfara state have been released. The country has seen an increase of 鈥榖andits鈥� who use ransom money to buy more weapons.
First LookCountering vaccine nationalism, COVAX makes deliveries to GhanaCOVAX, the WHO-backed program for equitable vaccination distribution, has been hampered by rich countries pursuing their own vaccine agendas. But the initiative has notched a win eight months after its inception by delivering vaccines to Ghana.
Difference MakerHow Ojok Okello is rebuilding the hometown he never knewOjok Okello returned to his father鈥檚 hometown in northern Uganda planning to build just a small house. But it turned into much more: 鈥淥kere City.鈥�
First LookA Nigerian woman elected to head WTO in historic firstNgozi Okonjo-Iweala, a Nigerian economist, will become the first woman and first African to head the World Trade Organization. A Harvard University graduate, she says her mind is set on producing results that will 鈥渕ake Africa and women proud.鈥�
