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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
Not your typical door-to-door sales: the family-planning ladies of NigeriaNigeria has one of the world鈥檚 fastest-growing populations, but many people treat contraception as taboo. A home-visit program helps women access birth-control information and care.
Bearing witness: When hospital work becomes a test of faithLed by his faith and a desire to serve, Tom Catena is on call every day at the only referral hospital in a rebel-held region of Sudan.
Ahead of election, Nigerians reassess an old promise of safetyIn 2015, President Muhammadu Buhari claimed Boko Haram was on the run. But as he runs for reelection today, Nigeria's security challenges have only grown more complicated.
A candidate鈥檚 message for Nigerian politics: Make way for womenWhen Nigerians go to the polls on Feb. 16, just a sliver of the candidates will be women. What would it take for that to change?
First LookFake news roils Nigeria as elections loomAs Nigeria gears up for Saturday鈥檚 election, the country is working hard to halt the spread of fake news on the internet as聽more Nigerians encounter misleading online images and information that have, in the past, incited violence.
Cover StoryHealing a generation wounded by Boko HaramAid groups are helping young people abducted by the terror group, and their children born of sexual violence, find acceptance in communities that often shun them.
How international court may give Mali's women a second chance at justiceOngoing conflict in Mali has stymied the ability of the country's courts to try cases relating to sexual violence women endured when Islamist militants took over northern cities. The International Criminal Court may offer a different way forward.聽
Autocrats鈥� push for women in government: Window dressing, or real change?On the surface, a concentration of women in high places looks like a win for gender equality. Observers may doubt the intentions of the autocrats who elevate women, but those positions can be a springboard for change.