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Somalia on brink of famine. Can new tools, timely aid avert the worst?Somalia鈥檚 worst drought in 40 years has sparked warnings from the U.N. of unprecedented catastrophe. While a functioning government is coordinating relief work, generosity is needed.
Whose land is it, anyway? Sierra Leone gives locals a voice.Small farmers in Sierra Leone who have never benefited from foreign mining projects on their land now have laws with which to enforce their rights.
First LookAfter two years, Ethiopia and Tigray make tentative peaceEthiopia and Tigray have agreed to a coordinated disarmament during peace talks on Wednesday. The conflict, which lasted two years, led to hundreds of thousands of casualties and millions of people displaced.
First LookSurprise surplus: Zimbabwe empowers farmers, averts food shortageZimbabwe could yield its largest wheat harvest yet as the world faces a food crisis in the wake of Russia鈥檚 invasion of Ukraine. Empowering local farmers, improving water infrastructure,聽and increasing private-sector participation was the key to success.
Can Mt. Kenya鈥檚 porters get the same professional respect as Mt. Everest鈥檚?Unlike Mount Everest鈥檚 sherpas, the porters of Mount Kenya still endure low pay and little respect. Can mountaineering culture shift from gratifying Western tourists to achieving best employment practices?
Planting trees 鈥� and hope 鈥� in a flood-prone Nigerian townResidents in the rural outpost of Igbajo, Nigeria, are looking to community solutions to tackle the devastating effects of deforestation and floods.
The triumph of South Africa鈥檚 first Black ultramarathon winnerLeaving behind a remarkable legacy, Sam Tshabalala, the first Black runner to win South Africa鈥檚 Comrades Marathon, broke a 67-year streak of white winners.
First LookTurmoil in Tunisia: Food shortage sparks unrestIn Tunisia, everyday items like sugar, oil, and rice have become scarce or overpriced, triggering supermarket fights and protests across the country. The government blames hoarding and war in Ukraine, but experts say it鈥檚 a sign of a larger budget crisis.
First LookCan Africa provide the oil Europe needs after OPEC+ cut?After the OPEC+ decision to cut oil production, European leaders are looking to Africa to replace the oil they would have received from Russia. Although Africa鈥檚 natural gas reserves are large, the infrastructure is currently unsuitable to ramp up exports.聽
First LookSecond coup in a year: Burkina Faso鈥檚 new junta vows to bring safetySoldiers in Burkina Faso have deposed the country鈥檚 eight-month-old junta, saying it failed to protect the nation against a violent Islamist campaign. Supporters of the new coup are urging its leaders to聽seek military help from Russia, as nearby Mali has.
鈥榃hy do we have a queen?鈥� Complex reactions in the Commonwealth.The death of Queen Elizabeth II has been met with sorrow in the United Kingdom. But in the former colonies of the British Empire, it has stirred up memories of past injustices that dampen sympathy.
First LookKenya鈥檚 new president promises to deepen democracy, uplift poorAfter a fraught, narrowly won election, William Ruto has become Kenya鈥檚 new president. Mr. Ruto, whose campaign highlighted his humble origins selling chickens by the roadside, is promising to deepen his country鈥檚 democracy and uplift its most impoverished.
Walk. Listen. Care. Grassroots women鈥檚 groups help keep peace in KenyaGrassroots organizations and a maturing electorate are transforming Kenya鈥檚 political culture.
First LookClimate change and infrastructure threaten wildlife in AfricaFamous for their towering giraffes, massive elephants, and elusive leopards, parks in Africa are under climate stress. Prolonged drought and large-scale developments are hampering conservation efforts in protected areas and endangering ecosystems, scientists say.
Why South Africa is closing its doors to migrants it once welcomedSouth Africa鈥檚 decision to expel almost 200,000 Zimbabwean nationals has taken on outsize symbolism.
In Pictures: The refugee firefighters of MauritaniaLocal Mauritanian volunteers often fight fires alongside the Malian refugee teams, creating a bond between the hosts and their guests.
How Egypt gets leftover food in the hands of hungry peopleThe Tekeya app is saving thousands of meals from being binned in the Arab world鈥檚 biggest food waster.
First LookTunisia鈥檚 president handed unchecked power with new constitutionTunisia has voted for a constitution that gives sweeping powers to the president and weakens the legislative and judicial branches of government. Proposed and spearheaded by the sitting president, the country could turn into an autocracy, experts say.
The Nigerian school with a radical idea: Teaching Boko Haram鈥檚 kidsIn the heart of territory that has proved fertile ground for radical Islamists Boko Haram, Zannah Mustapha runs a school that鈥檚 radical in a different way.
First LookAs Russia marches across Ukraine, a battle for influence in AfricaAs the war in Ukraine intensifies, Russian, American, and French leaders are scrambling for influence in Africa, again. The leaders are using words calculated to appeal to listeners in post-colonial Africa in a bid to garner support for their positions on Ukraine.聽