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Shaken by Ebola setback, Sierra Leone probes health system's readinessThe World Health Organization confirmed a new case of Ebola in Sierra Leone Thursday, the second since West Africa celebrated the end of the epidemic last week.
Burundi: Could the discovery of mass graves spur the world to intervene?Ambassadors from the United Nations Security Council are in Burundi to seek a path out of a violent political crisis that has drawn warnings of possible genocide.
Burkina Faso attack puts West Africa on edge over jihadist threatThe attack over the weekend, which left at least 29 dead, appears to fulfill warnings that Islamist terrorists are moving into previously untouched parts of Africa.
American missionary among dead in Burkina Faso hotel attackMichael Riddering was among the at least 28 people who died in the attack, which triggered a siege lasting more than 12 hours.
In Ethiopia's pursuit of expansion, locals prove to be new roadblockThe Ethiopian government was forced to abandon a development plan for the capital after two months of protests by the Oromo people who have complained about the handling of the expansion into their land.
Burkina Faso: At least 23 killed in hotel siege by Al QaedaAl Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb claimed responsibility for the attack. Security forces killed four jihadist attackers and rescued more than 126 people.
An Ebola-free West Africa? New case confirmed after short-lived milestoneLiberia was declared free of Ebola by world health experts on Thursday, signaling an end to an West Africa's deadliest epidemic. But a new case was announced in Sierra Leone only a few hours later.
In Burundi, uptick in ethnic rhetoric sparks anxiety over genocide warningsBurundians have consistently pushed back against alarm bells that the violence over President Nkurunziza's third term could devolve into genocide. But an increase in messaging aimed at pitting Hutus and Tutsis indicates a worrisome shift.
With students gone, Kenyan university renews local focusThe first day back after a deadly terror attack last April holds out a chance for Garissa to present itself as a beacon of education for a long underserved region. 聽
Racism at the beach: Why a recent slur struck a national nerve in South AfricaWhen Penny Sparrow left a racist Facebook message aimed at black New Year's Day beach revelers, the overwhelming national response was based on South Africa's peculiar relationship with a central symbol of inequality.
South Africa rings in new year with racial slurs. A tipping point?A series of racist comments posted online have angered South Africans and led to calls for legal action. The controversy sparked the viral hashtag, #RacismMustFall.
Kagame wants third term in Rwanda. A test for democracy?Mr. Kagame has ruled Rwanda since 2000 and is now legally able to serve as president until 2034. He plans to run for a seven-year term in 2017.聽
As Africa's sharing economy grows, Airbnb points tourists in new directionsTravelers are gaining access to places and experiences across Africa once closed off or just unknown to them.
Al Shabab recruiting video features Donald TrumpThe Al Shabab video includes a clip of presidential candidate Donald Trump聽calling for Muslims to be banned from entering the United States.
In Burundi鈥檚 countdown to 2016, holiday cheer laced with apprehensionBurundi's government and opposition are meeting in Uganda this week, following a bleak Christmas -- the first since President Nkurunziza won a controversial third term. But with mediation stalling, many wonder what to expect in the new year.
Attacks by Boko Haram challenge Nigeria's claim of 'winning the war'The Islamist militant group has hit the major city of Maiduguri twice in the past two days.聽
200 Islamic extremist fighters split from rebels, pledge allegiance to ISAbout 200 Islamic extremist fighters have split from聽Somalia's Al Shabab rebels, who are allied to Al Qaeda, and have instead pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group.
Nigeria's military accused of killing hundreds of Shiite MuslimsHuman Rights Watch said at least 300 people were killed in a two-day assault and many buried in mass graves. Nigeria's Army hasn't given its own version of events.聽
Kenya: Amid fear and flight, a Muslim minority embraces self-sufficiencyA bus attack Monday by Al Shabab in northeast Kenya got rebuffed by passengers who bravely refused to divide into Muslims and 海角大神s. Kenyan Somalis are forced to take civic responsibility for local education and schools.
First LookHow Kenyan Muslims saved 海角大神s from Islamist extremistsIslamic attackers attempted to cull 海角大神s out of a group of bus travelers in Kenya.
