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鈥楢m I Next鈥� protests: South Africans push to renew fight against rapeUyinene Mrwetyana鈥檚 rape and murder have reawakened outrage about violence against women in South Africa. But will it lead to change, protesters ask?
First LookIn new Sudan, women want more freedom, bigger political roleAfter the military overthrew President Omar al-Bashir in April, Sudanese聽women are seeking freedoms which were restricted by the old regime.聽
Big promises, few results: Chinese farms falter in UgandaTwo Chinese agricultural projects were lauded by the Ugandan president. A few growing seasons later, their promises remain unfulfilled.聽聽
Liberator or oppressor? For many, Robert Mugabe was both.Robert Mugabe rose to power with all the hope of a liberator. But his 37-year reign over Zimbabwe ended in a shroud of brutality and economic chaos.
In blaze of powerlessness, South Africans rage against migrantsIn South Africa, rampant poverty and inequality have helped to foment contempt for foreign-born business owners.
As South Africa reckons with history, court restricts its 鈥極ld Flag鈥�A South African court has banned many displays of the country鈥檚 former flag, ruling that they constituted hate speech, discrimination, and harassment.
First LookWhat's next for Sudan on its path toward democracySudan finally has momentum to democratize. But a weak economy, international isolation, internal conflict, and transitional justice stand in the way.聽
Hail this taxi, but hold on tight 鈥� boda-bodas swarm Kampala streetsUganda motorcycle taxis multiplied to get around Kampala鈥檚 notorious traffic. But without adequate planning, unsafe transit is expected to worsen.
First LookSlavery's 400-year anniversary brings tourist boom to GhanaFour centuries after the first African slaves reached the U.S., Americans exploring their ancestry are boosting Ghana's sluggish economy.
With patience and binoculars, Ugandan women build jobs as birdersIn Uganda鈥檚 Mabira Forest, women birders are their own guides. One helped our reporter train his gaze on a feathery find.
In Sierra Leone鈥檚 fight against rape, a reminder that law is not enoughLast year, the president鈥檚 declaration against sexual violence raised hopes for change. But the work of changing attitudes is just getting started.
First LookRebels in Mozambique sign peace accord with the governmentMozambique's civil war lasted 15 years. Warring leaders signed a deal Aug. 1, and will sign another Aug. 6 to promise peace for October elections.聽
鈥楾he best race of their lives鈥�: A day with the Wild Coast鈥檚 traditional jockeysTraditional horse racing has been part of Xhosa culture for 200 years. Today, its audience is growing聽鈥� but will that change the soul of the sport?
First LookCongo ebola outbreak declared a global health emergencyAn ebola outbreak in Congo was declared a global health emergency on July 17 after 1,600 deaths since August 2018. The closing of Congolese borders, however, could lead to economic problems in the future.聽
First LookPower-sharing deal marks progress in SudanAfter weeks of protests and a deadly crackdown, Sudan takes its first steps toward a more comprehensive democracy. A constitutional agreement that establishes a joint civilian-military sovereign聽is set to be adopted on Friday.
Their shack settlement was told to move. Their demand: Move us together.Deep Sea, an informal shack community in Nairobi, has been negotiating for years over a government plan to develop on the land where they live.
Sudan reaches a power-sharing deal, but will it stick?A crackdown on the opposition triggered an international effort to resolve the Sudan crisis. But will the military actually relinquish power?
First LookSudan: International pressure enabled power-sharing pactSudanese protesters and generals reached a power-sharing agreement Friday that raised hopes of a democratic transition.聽The U.S. and its Arab allies helped lead negotiations in tense moments.
First LookSudanese protesters, military celebrate pact after months of unrestPro-democracy protesters and generals reached an agreement Friday for a joint sovereign council that will include both military members and civilians to rule the nation.聽
He鈥檚 a reader on the run 鈥� a 56-mile runTo support school libraries, Marukgwane Moremogolo combines his two passions聽鈥� running and reading聽鈥撀燼t South Africa鈥檚 grueling Comrades Marathon.
