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Why drought-resistant farming could be a feminist act in LesothoParts of Africa face one of the worst droughts in a century. Alongside needed food aid, new farming聽methods may offer a longer-term response 鈥� and lighten domestic burdens for women.
In Ethiopia, the elderly get new help from an old toolAs Ethiopia has begun to age,聽its traditional聽end-of-life insurance groups are adopting a new purpose: helping elderly residents live their daily lives when they no longer have family members nearby.
In dramatically young Africa, elderly are a valuable resourceGrandparents are such an important source of child care and knowledge, that some South African youth centers often offer support for the elderly. Across the continent, though, elder care is not yet seen as a pressing policy issue.
Africa in 2017: Fighting drought, demanding good governanceCoverage of Africa in 2016 gave cause for alarm, and for celebration too. That should continue in 2017 as people across the continent take on monumental political and environmental challenges.
First LookKinshasa faces turmoil as Congolese president refuses to step downMilitary and police deployed across the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo as president Joseph Kabila says he intends to remain in power after the end of his term, with new elections delayed indefinitely.
Nigerian church collapses, 160 dead, says hospital directorThe Reigners Bible Church International was still under construction and workers had been rushing to finish it in time for an upcoming ceremony.
FocusTo fight poverty in Africa, a new-old solution: cash handoutsMost agree that simple cash transfers can help in the shorter-term. But the longer-term effects are uncertain because of a complex mix of factors.聽
Amid fragile calm, Ethiopia's government faces critical junctureAfter widespread protests, a six-month state of emergency started in October. Now, much depends on the next move of leaders who have long used their track record of economic development to paper over widespread human rights abuses and political repression.聽
First LookFake US embassy in Ghana operated for 'about a decade'Before it was shut down, the fake embassy in Ghana's capital, Accra, issued an unknown number of counterfeit and stolen visas.
Upset in Gambia election: The unlikely rise of 'no drama Adama'Adama Barrow never planned on running for president. In fact, he only learned of his candidacy when he showed up to vote in September. On Friday, he was declared president-elect of Gambia.
South Sudan's civil war risks escalation toward genocide, UN adviser warnsEthnically based violence in South Sudan began in 2013, just two years after the country became independent.聽
From Kenya, US gets helping hand with election monitoringThe developers of an聽interactive map called Ushahidi 鈥� Swahili for 'testimony' 鈥� is deploying a US version that聽displays real-time reports from the public of any attempts at voter intimidation or fraud.聽- UN says 240 migrants drowned off Libya in 48 hoursU.N. High Commissioner for Refugees said he was "deeply saddened by another tragedy," and many lives could be saved if European countries volunteered to take in more refugees.
First LookHow a fish vendor's death is sparking rare protests in MoroccoThe death of a fish vendor who was attempting to retrieve fish confiscated by police has sparked large protests in several cities, a rarity in a country whose king holds nearly absolute power.聽- Man shot dead after stabbing guard at US Embassy in KenyaThe U.S. Embassy confirmed there was a shooting and said no embassy personnel were involved.
- South Africa's main opposition party says ICC withdrawal is illegalSouth Africa has said a withdrawal bill will soon go to parliament, where the ruling African National Congress party has a majority and is likely to approve the measure.
After South Africa's withdrawal, how does the ICC stay relevant?The Rainbow Nation's decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court highlighted its increasingly shaky support from governments across the continent, but their reasons are more complex than headline-grabbing claims the court is racist.聽
First LookWhy is South Africa pulling out of the International Criminal Court?South African is the second African nation to pull out of the ICC this week. Has the African continent been unfairly targeted by the criminal court?
First LookBoko Haram: Why would 100 Chibok girls want to stay with their captors?A Chibok community leader says that 100 girls kidnapped by Boko Haram fear the stigma they may face upon returning home after spending more than two years as prisoners of the extremist group.
Congo constitutional court allows election delayCongo's electoral commission filed a delay petition to the court in September. It has since said elections likely cannot be organized until the end of 2018, raising concerns that tensions and violence will rise.