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Kenya university attack puts security capabilities under fresh scrutinyDespite numerous warnings of a potential attack, Kenya was still unable to prevent the deadly siege of a university by Al Shabab Islamist militants.聽
South Africans scrutinize US coverage of Trevor NoahTrevor Noah鈥檚 new role as host of 'The Daily Show'聽has given South Africans a rare moment of shared pride. But they also聽wonder if Americans can handle his international brand of comedy.聽
Nigerians celebrate Buhari's win, challenges emergeMuhammadu Buhari聽made history Wednesday in Africa's most populous country as the first opposition party candidate to win elections, ending President Goodluck Jonathan's bid for another term.聽
Nigeria election: Jonathan and Buhari set fresh tone with peaceful concessionPresident Goodluck Jonathan conceded the election to Muhammadu Buhari in a move that many say helped deter post-election violence. Buhari asked supporters to extend 鈥榓 hand of friendship and conciliation鈥� to opposition.
In Nigeria, an impatient waiting game for presidential election resultsParticularly in the north, where Boko Haram is strong, many saw their effort to vote as a defiant step in favor of democracy.
FocusIn Kenya, religious coexistence feels pressure of stronger Muslim identityKenyan 海角大神s have long dominated political and social institutions. But an increasingly devout Muslim population is pushing for a greater voice, testing the ability of religious leaders to sustain longstanding religious harmony.聽
Egypt signs Nile dam deal with Ethiopia after years of dispute. What changed?Despite fears of disruption to the Nile鈥檚 flow, Egypt agreed to continue negotiations on Ethiopia鈥檚 $4.8 billion Grand Renaissance dam.
Nigeria's president urges peaceful vote ahead of Saturday electionsNigeria is a country steeped in a history of coups, bloodshed caused by politics, ethnicity, land disputes and, lately, the Boko Haram Islamic uprising, the election is important as Africa's most populous nation consolidates its democracy.
Nigeria election: Northern voters see new hope with Buhari winGen. Muhammadu Buhari's campaign says President Goodluck Jonathan has conceded defeat in the most competitive presidential race ever in Nigeria.
Nigeria pushes back against criticism of election securityExperts remain skeptical of whether the country is prepared for potential post-election violence.聽Meanwhile, Nigerian officials have confirmed that hundreds of civilians have been kidnapped by Boko Haram extremists.
Boko Haram kidnaps hundreds of Nigerian civilians, official saysThe Islamist miltant group abducted a large group, including many children, when they retreated from a town in northeastern Nigeria.
Nigeria's ruling party regains ground after election delayThe six-week postponement was聽presumably聽intended to give the government time to focus on Boko Haram. But it's also helped President Goodluck Jonathan improve his chances.聽
With peace talks dead, S. Sudan's president emerges defiantA shift in President Kiir's rhetoric and military tactics displays a more hardline and less conciliatory approach as thousands gathered to hear him speak publicly for the first time since聽peace talks with rebel leaders broke down earlier this month.
Sierra Leone's president fires VP amid growing distrustPresident Koroma cited questions about the vice president's party loyalty. The controversial move could create a constitutional crisis at a time when Sierra Leone is still working to fully eradicate Ebola.
South Africa tests its forgiveness of apartheid-era killersSouth Africans are grappling with justice for notorious figures like Dr. Wouter Basson and Eugene de Kock, raising renewed questions about the limitations of forgiveness.聽
For Nigeria's president, a future deeply tied to Boko Haram fightThe Feb. 14 election was delayed amid efforts to rein in the Islamist militants.
With eye on economy, Nigeria girds for combustible electionDeclining crude oil prices have sapped Nigeria's export revenues. If reelected, President Jonathan has vowed to diversify the economy of Africa's biggest oil producer.聽
Pistorius lawyers fail in attempt to block appealThe ruling means Pistorius' case looks set to go to South Africa's Supreme Court of Appeal.
Islamic State accepts Boko Haram's allegiance pledgeThe self-described Islamic State claims its caliphate has now expanded to West Africa. A spokesman for the group has聽urged foreign fighters from around the world to migrate to Nigeria.聽
As Ebola threat abates, Sierra Leone turns attention to survivorsHaving lost family members themselves,聽Ebola survivors often face discrimination when they return to their communities. They also suffer from unexpected health side-effects from the virus.
