All Africa
In Ghana, a feminist push for fairer farmingFemale farmers are often held back by higher barriers to funding, land, and materials. But when they're empowered, they're not the only ones who benefit.
First LookSouth Africa's ANC party on the verge of electing a new leaderSouth African President Jacob Zuma is stepping down as president of his party, the African National Congress, allowing for a new leader. Whoever wins,聽Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa or Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, will likely be the nation's next president.
In push to end FGM, local women offer influential messageMore than聽200 million women in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia have undergone female genital mutilation. Dozens of countries have banned the practice. But local women's testimony and advocacy may be the most significant factors in changing minds.
First LookSouth Africa's ruling party to choose new leaderIn an effort to reunite the African National Congress (ANC), the party is expected to announce its next leader this weekend.
Graceless: Women warned off politics in ZimbabweDislike for Robert Mugabe's wife, Grace, was a big factor in the Zimbabwean president's downfall. But her treatment at the hands of press and public has revealed deep misogyny in national politics.
First LookGirl with albinism wins top school prize in KenyaEarning the top score on exams in Kenya earns students national recognition and a spot on national television. This year the honor went to a young girl with albinism who has overcome prejudice and threats to her life, breaking down cultural stereotypes along the way.
Hope springs anew with Zimbabwean newbornsMany citizens of Zimbabwe are hoping that President Mugabe's fall from power heralds a new beginning for their country. None more so than the parents of babies born the day Mr. Mugabe resigned.
First LookNigeria looks for new ways to restore and protect villages dispersed by Boko HaramThe Nigerian government is creating fortified towns in the rural northeast as a protection against roaming Boko Haram. Security forces will patrol a three-mile radius around each town so that its residents can farm safely.
First LookNewly inaugurated Zimbabwean president rewards military leaders with government positionsZimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who rose to power after a military coup deposed his predecessor Robert Mugabe, is giving military leaders key roles in his new government, leading to concerns that the new leader prizes loyalty over merit.
First LookTrafficking of African migrants becomes key issue at AU-EU summitFollowing footage of a slave auction in Libya, European leaders vow to work with African countries to address illegal migration in Africa during an AU-EU summit. European leaders also hope to stem the tide of migrants heading to Europe.
First LookAfrica's long-standing leaders look to secure their power after Mugabe's fallPresident Mugabe's fall in Zimbabwe has shaken Africa's longest-serving聽leaders who are now looking for ways to shore up their power. Eyes turn to Uganda, where聽President Museveni, who has ruled for 31 years, promoted聽300 Army officers to appease the military.
First LookAfter two elections, Kenyatta sworn in as Kenyan presidentFollowing months of uncertainty after the Kenyan Supreme Court nullified initial presidential election results, Uhuru Kenyatta is sworn in for a second term as president. Conflict continues as opposition leader Raila Odinga demands new elections.
Now between two presidents, Zimbabweans dare to imagine 鈥榓n easier life鈥�After 37 years under President Robert Mugabe, the possibility of a more democratic future encourages many Zimbabweans. But others have more basic hopes for jobs and stability 鈥� a window into the economic ruin he leaves behind.聽
First LookAfter a 37-year run, Mugabe resigns as Zimbabwe's presidentZimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has resigned from power following the start of impeachment proceedings by his own party, ZANU-PF. Mr. Mugabe's former vice president is now poised to take power.
First LookNigeria experiences worst bombing of the year in former Boko Haram territoryDespite government assurances that Boko Haram is nearly defeated within Nigeria, a recent suicide bombing that killed 50 people has been attributed to the Islamist militant group.
First LookKenya's Supreme Court upholds election of KenyattaDespite protests from opposition, Kenya's top court reaffirms election results. Opposition leaders now call for international intervention, saying the repeat election was not conducted fairly and court justices were intimidated into support of the results.
First LookZimbabwe's president may face impeachmentPresident Robert Mugabe has refused to resign. After a weekend of protests against the longstanding president, Zimbabwe's parliament now looks to impeach Mr. Mugabe.
First LookGrace Mugabe: Zimbabwe's first lady and her play for the presidencyGrace Mugabe rose from a shy typist to the politically ambitious second wife of President Robert Mugabe. Her push to be president in her own right may have contributed to her husband's downfall.
First LookMugabe refuses to leave presidency despite military pressureZimbabwe's political future remains uncertain as the military pressures President Robert Mugabe to end his 37 years of power, which would allow for former Vice President聽Emmerson Mnangagwa to step in as leader.
Amid apparent coup, Zimbabwe ponders a future without MugabeUntil two days ago, President Robert Mugabe's 37-year rule over Zimbabwe seemed almost entirely unshakable.聽The house arrest of the East African nation's only leader has brought citizens a glimpse of uncertain hope.