All Africa
How to defy apartheid? For journalist Juby Mayet, with pen in hand.Reporter Juby Mayet knew apartheid鈥檚 toll on South Africa聽all too well. But she defied the regime with vivid descriptions of black communities.
Tumbling toward community: The 鈥榖lossoming鈥� circus of Addis AbabaThe Fekat Circus, like Addis Ababa itself, is many things at once: a professional troupe, a community circus school, and daily dose of happiness.
Bashir out, military in. But for Sudan鈥檚 protesters, the story鈥檚 not over.Ousting Omar al-Bashir is only step one of the revolution, Sudan鈥檚 protesters say. Their next challenge: avoiding military rule and civil conflict.
First LookSudan鈥檚 military ousts President Bashir after 30 years in powerEight years after the Arab Spring, protests have helped topple Algeria鈥檚 president, and now Sudan鈥檚 Bashir. A struggle over the aftermath remains.
First LookLibyan army commander orders troops to march on TripoliJust days before Libya's various factions were scheduled to meet in peace talks, Libyan army commander Khalifa Haftar on Thursday ordered forces to march on Tripoli, the capital of the U.N.-backed government. The move sparked fears of another civil war.
First LookUS military review uncovers civilian deaths in Somalia strikeFollowing an Amnesty International report, U.S. Africa Command now says at least two civilians died during a targeted strike against Al Shabab聽militants.聽This contradicts previous messaging from the military.
鈥業t has to be us鈥�: How a diaspora rushed to raise aid after Cyclone IdaiIn the week and a half since Cyclone Idai, a GoFundMe has raised more than $80,000 for relief, much of it from Zimbabweans living abroad. The scale presents new opportunities聽鈥� and challenges聽鈥� for organizers.
First LookFarmers grow native 'money tree' in Kenya to protect against droughtKenyans farmers are increasingly turning to agroforestry 鈥� planting trees to protect crops from the sun and replenish nutrients in the soil. The farmers can also sell mature trees for lumber as another way to earn income off their land.
First Look'Clear similarities' in Boeing crashes, says Ethiopian ministerThe flight pattern of Ethiopian Flight 302 on March 10 resembled that of a Lion Air plane that crashed in Indonesia in October 鈥� both were Boeing 737 Max 8 jetliners. Current theories are that faulty sensors and software may have contributed to the crashes.
First LookAfter cyclone Idai, need for aid mountsFlood waters in parts of Mozambique began to recede on Friday, but significant humanitarian challenges remain. Though near totally destroyed, the city of Beira has聽become a center for frantic rescue efforts. The number of deaths could surpass 1,000.
First LookDeadly cyclone swamps MozambiqueFour days after cyclone Idai slammed into Mozambique, some reports estimate 1,000 people were killed. Floods and cyclones are common occurrences in this southern African country, but this storm knocked out electricity, shut down the airport, and submerged important roads.
'We built this from nothing': A country's bid for homegrown mental-health careYears of conflict have left many people in need of counseling. The country has just two permanent Central African psychologists, but that could change.
First LookSudanese continue protests as president tightens gripPresident Omar al-Bashir has proved impervious to three months of protests. While the international community stays quiet, Sudanese protesters persist as they chant slogans from the 2011 Arab Spring.
鈥楢 women鈥檚 revolution鈥�: Why women are leading calls for change in SudanIt鈥檚 considered a repressive place for women, but in Sudan, women are leading protests, confronting authorities, and demanding freedom 鈥� changing perceptions along the way.
First LookEthiopian crash a serious blow to Africa's best-managed airlineEthiopian Airlines officials are hoping information from the plane's black box will reveal what caused the crash that聽killed 157 people from 35 different countries Sunday morning. As a precaution, the airline has grounded four other 737 Max 8s in its fleet.
Whose stories get streamed? Netflix tells more Africans: yoursThe company has begun creating and streaming more content from African artists, commissioning original films and shows from Nigeria, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.
As Kenyan Maasai abandon girls' ritual cutting, elders lead the wayOn Feb. 6, cultural elders announced that the Loita Maasai, in Kenya, would abandon female genital cutting聽鈥� the first such declaration in the country.聽
Lions, leopards, and ... lessons? How safari tourism boosts rural education.For decades Uganda's efforts to divert tourist dollars into rural communities has been dogged by criticism. But a new focus on rural education is reviving hopes.
First LookNigeria re-elects president, challenger vows to fight decisionAfter an election marked by terrorist attacks and a week-long delay, Nigeria's incumbent president President Muhammadu Buhari was declared the winner of a second term in Africa's largest democracy, despite claims of a "sham election" from challenger Atiku Abubakar.
#HandsOffCaster: Why star runner鈥檚 case strikes a nerve at homeTwo-time Olympic champion Caster Semenya is challenging proposed rules to require female athletes who naturally have unusually high levels of testosterone to artificially lower them. A decision is expected in March.聽