All Africa
In a capital鈥檚 Afro-Brazilian architecture, traces of a complex storyPorto-Novo鈥檚 diverse architecture is a window into the complex history of Benin, including difficult chapters related to slavery and colonialism.
First LookIn Uganda, reopening schools brings new hurdlesAcross the world's most youthful continent, classes are resuming after months of closure caused by COVID-19. But out-of-work African parents are struggling to pay fees and administrators are worried about how they鈥檒l accommodate full class sizes.
Why vision of Ethiopian unity is descending into warfareIn Ethiopia, a young yet ancient nation of many peoples, the evolution of a new identity is bringing national unity and ethnic autonomy into conflict.
In Nigerian protests, a generation poised to seize the momentProtests against Nigeria鈥檚 SARS police unit have subsided, but the broader, youth-led movement demanding more accountability has not.
Outsiders turned icons, South Africa鈥檚 jacarandas spring into bloomSouth Africa鈥檚 jacaranda trees are iconic signs of spring. Their spectacular brief blooms have always made good symbolism聽鈥撀爌articularly this year.
Two families, two babies, and one 鈥� thinning 鈥� hope for a new ZimbabweTwo families with children born on the same historic day in 2017 struggle to stay afloat in Zimbabwe, as political ills persist amid a pandemic.听
Prosperity or civil liberties? Tanzanian opposition demands both.Tanzanian president John Magufuli has cracked down on opponents in today's elections, but his campaign has not dispirited them.
First Look'Long and difficult鈥� road ahead after Libyan cease-fireThe government in Tripoli and rebel leader聽Khalifa Hifter have finally agreed to a cease-fire in a deal brokered by the U.N. But a 鈥渓ong and difficult鈥� road lies ahead, and some are skeptical on the accord鈥檚 potential success.
First LookWorld rebukes open-fire response to protesters in NigeriaA shooting at the Lekki toll plaza in Lagos, following weeks of #EndSARS protests against police brutality and government corruption, has drawn international condemnation and put a spotlight on protesters' demands.
'People Power' in Uganda: The lawyer promoting a pop-star candidateBobi Wine鈥檚 People Power movement in Uganda is preparing for elections, with Lina Zedriga as deputy trying to build support in the north.
Can you dance to it? The world takes on the 鈥楯erusalema鈥� challenge.A dance challenge that went viral, 鈥淛erusalema鈥� is inspiring the world with its message of faith and deeply South African roots.
First LookHow African nations worked together to control the coronavirusAfrican countries have grappled with the coronavirus by working jointly to institute early lockdowns and build a successful supply chain. The continent's successful policies have so far kept the death toll much lower than expected.
First LookIn Kenya, too many farmers produce too much food in pandemicRecord rains have delivered high harvest yields as more people have turned to farming in the face of unemployment. Now, some Kenyan farmers are worried the glut in crops has driven prices down too far.
How South African activists hope to integrate cities built to divideSouth African judges鈥� decision in the Tafelberg land case has encouraged advocates for more centrally located social housing, or public housing.听
Karate grannies: As assaults persist, Nairobi鈥檚 women fight backA group of Nairobi grandmothers are fighting sexual assault by learning martial arts,聽bolstering confidence and community along the way.
鈥榃e鈥檙e storytellers in the designs鈥�: In Ghana, pandemic inspires new fabricsTheir new fabrics have been a way to commemorate this singular time 鈥� and to draw beauty from a dark moment.
How a Kenyan entrepreneur is speeding up snail mailMailbox access is limited in Kenya, as in many countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Can tech initiatives help expand the postal service?
First LookPath forward unclear after military coup ousts Mali presidentPresident Ibrahim Boubacar Keita聽resigned after he was seized by armed soldiers on Tuesday, deepening the Mali's turmoil amid an Islamic insurgency and pandemic. Anti-government protesters were jubilant, but the news caused alarm among the U.N. and some foreign nations.
When a crackdown prevented protests, a hashtag gave them a voice#ZimbabweanLivesMatter has brought international attention to the recent crackdown by President聽Emmerson Mnangagwa鈥檚 government.
In South Africa, female ministers have a message: It鈥檚 time for equalityPurity Malinga is the first woman elected to lead the Methodist Church of Southern Africa, reflecting a long struggle over women鈥檚 role in leadership.
