All Africa
Kenya conundrum: Kick out Masai herders to develop geothermal energy?In East Africa, a clash of two virtues: ancient homelands and clean energy. Kenya has incredible geothermal potential, but much of it sits below indigenous people's land near volcanic Mt. Suswa.
Chinese complicit in ivory poaching and elephant deaths. So are Americans.For the first time more elephants are dying than being born each year due to poaching, with elephant herd leaders being a special target. China may be the No. 1 ivory market, but America is No. 2.
Built on gold riches, Johannesburg succumbs to sci-fi sinkholesSouth Africa is struggling to manage the decline of its mining industry, which has left a legacy of sinkholes. Dozens of new sinkholes pop up each year聽- swallowing homes, cars, and sometimes people.
A billion Africans under 18 by mid-century: More jobs, or more angry youth?Arguments that a large African labor pool brings growth through expanded light manufacturing, is belied by the fact that African labor markets aren't now absorbing a vast and growing supply of workers.
African Union forces accused of sexual abuse. Will anyone be held accountable?Human Rights Watch issued a report today documenting cases of rape and sexual exploitation by African Union soldiers in Somalia. The AU says it is investigating the charges and called the report inaccurate.
Will Somalia's Al Shabab hang together under new leadership?The US airstrike that killed Ahmed Abdi Godane last week took out the mastermind of last year's Westgate Mall attack. The new leader of the Somali militant group is largely unknown and may struggle to hold it together.聽
Mugabe is bailed out by Beijing. But too little too late for Zimbabwe?The southern African strong man was greeted by President Xi Jinping in a full state visit to China. But did Mugabe put up all his minerals and ore for a badly needed loan?聽
Kids a major target as Boko Haram gains ground in NigeriaDespite #BringBackOurGirls and international聽pledges to help rein in the Islamist militant group, kids and schools are still preyed on by Boko Haram.聽This week, Boko Haram won control over the key northern town of Bama.聽
Why attempted coup in Lesotho presents regional dilemmaJust two years ago Lesotho was referred to as a democratic success story in Africa. But its attempted coup presents a test for the Southern African Development Community, committed to peace in the region.
African leaders call for united front against terrorism after US strikes Al ShababWhile speakers urged a stronger response to the militant group Al Shabab at the first African Union summit on terrorism, none called out last night's US airstrike on the Somalia-based group.
The ExplainerEbola outbreak: 5 questions answeredThe World Health Organization just warned that Ebola cases could top 20,000, while Nigeria cited its first deadly case outside Lagos.
In Nigeria, Ebola threat tests the rhythms of daily lifeConcern over the outbreak has changed everything from standard greetings to how people board the bus. Nigeria is being credited for quick action, but the public mood is tense.
Two years after Marikana massacre, a challenge to South Africa's ruling ANCThe killing of 34 miners by South African police drew attention to the cozy relationship between business and the ruling ANC. Some South Africans feel betrayed by the party that led the fight against apartheid.
Why Africans are welcoming 鈥� but wary of 鈥� untested Ebola drugEven as death toll tops 1,000, experts caution the rollout聽should be handled with caution and sensitivity聽on a continent with a history of being on the receiving end of 'experimental' Western medicines.
Uganda offers lessons on how West Africa can contain Ebola outbreakSo far, the current epidemic has killed nearly 1,000 people in four countries, but it hasn't touched East Africa. Countries like Uganda, which faced a major outbreak in 2000, are prepared with strategies to isolate and treat patients.聽
For S. Sudan aid workers, bad weather is as much a worry as violence聽Violence against aid workers has been a striking component of what is now considered one of the world's worst conflicts. But workers also say bad weather 鈥� which can delay travel for weeks 鈥� is a major hurdle.
Pistorius trial drives record coverage 鈥� and debate 鈥� in S. AfricaThe prosecution and defense presented closing arguments Thursday and Friday. While a lot of attention has focused on prurient details, the trial has also spurred national conversations about race, wealth, and justice.
West Africa steps up response to Ebola as press calls for morePress in West African countries hit by Ebola are reporting on the challenges for health care providers and criticizing local and government responses.
Sahelistan loot: Al Qaeda sucks $125 million in ransomsDespite official denials, European nations list hostage ransoms as 'development assistance.' In 2003 a hostage cost $200,000; today the figure reaches $10 million: New York Times investigation.聽
As famine and violence loom, is this South Sudan's last chance for peace?Peace talks start again today in Addis Ababa between government and rebel forces as aid agencies say a famine for hundreds of thousands is on the horizon.
