All Africa
Nigerians, already embattled by Boko Haram, scramble to contain Ebola threatOnly one case is reported in Nigeria. But doctors want to keep a watch on the mega-city of Lagos, and health workers say both international and national agencies need to take more preventive steps.
In Nigeria, a civil war within IslamAssassins tried to take out Muhammadu Buhari, probably the most popular politician聽with the 'street.' He was a presidential candidate in 2003, 2007, and 2011, and may be so again in 2015.
Brazzaville ceasefire: Progress but no panacea for Central African RepublicA viable peace process for CAR requires involvement of the international community, patience to rebuild the state, and courage to support and at times co-manage the political process.
Nigeria's Boko Haram targets top leaders at home and abroadBoko Haram last week tried to聽assassinate聽a moderate Muslim prayer leader and a leading contender for Nigeria's presidency. Its latest abductee is the wife of聽Cameroon's deputy prime minister Amadou Ali.聽
Rape stands out starkly in S. Sudan war known for brutalityEven around 'safe' UN camps, females who forage for food and firewood are targeted by lurking soldiers. 'You cannot change the actions of an illiterate army by the stroke of a pen,' says rebel spokesman.
In Ethiopia, family planning increasingly an article of faithLeaders from all religious traditions smooth the way for contraception on the idea that sprawling families in poor conditions are not healthy for kids or moms.
Warnings mount of East Africa famine 鈥� is anyone listening?Millions in South Sudan and Somalia are at risk, according to sophisticated tracking models and data collected this year on crops, livestock, markets, and stockpiles. But early warning doesn't always mean action.聽
海角大神 woman sentenced to death for apostasy arrives in ItalyThe Sudanese mother of two sentenced to death for marrying a 海角大神 landed in Italy en route to the US after earning a reprieve and release.
7 outrageous things S. Sudan's leaders are doing instead of making peaceWith millions facing hunger and 1.5 million displaced, President Kiir and rebel leader Machar are supposed to lay down arms and figure out a new government. Just the opposite is happening.
UN refugees in S. Sudan face perfect storm of woe as war drags onUN compounds initially provided safe haven for civilians as conflict broke out. But now overcrowded and within conflict zones, they have become places where refugees confront predatory behavior, violence, and lack of sanitation.
As Ethiopia's 'Zone 9' bloggers get popular, they get charged with terrorThe US says it is 'deeply concerned' over prosecution of young social media activists. But Ethiopia is a key US ally on the Horn of Africa and any censure may remain rhetorical.聽
In South Sudan, strife looms in few peaceful places leftNew disputes over federal and state powers could broaden South Sudan's civil war.聽Cease-fires are broken daily, and the UN today warned of regional famine.聽
Ethiopia's key to safer births? Better roadsMore than 70 percent of Ethiopian women have said transportation and distance prevented them from giving birth in a health facility. But Ethiopia's push for a modern road network is changing that.
As Africa considers war crimes court, leaders want immunityOnly Botswana protested when African heads of state voted themselves free from prosecution for genocide and crimes against humanity in a proposed new 'Africa court.'
Boko Haram creeps further into Nigerian life and politicsParents of kidnapped girls snubbed a long-anticipated meeting with President Jonathan. Meanwhile, a Boko Haram militant, Ababukar Shekau releases a video that taunts hashtag group Bring Back Our Girls.聽
Nelson Mandela prot茅g茅 and figure of conscience bows out of S. Africa politicsMamphela Ramphele's departure from party politics is a sad end to a brilliant career 鈥撀爋ne that may be so again.
Congo women stitch together a community of beauty and strengthA training center for artisan sewing brings jobs but also healing and self-worth to survivors of sexual violence and conflict in this part of Africa.
Experts say there are few options available to #bringbackourgirlsMalala Yousafzai met with Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan today but it probably won't change much.
Busting up Somali pirate attacks one ship at a timeShipping security consultant says 9 times out of 10 pirates turn tail when they see armed guards on the boats. But the war against piracy isn't entirely over.
FocusCaptain Phillips strikes back: Off Horn of Africa, pirates go bye-byeSomali pirates in 2011 attacked 237 boats in the oceans around northeast Africa. In 2014 there have been seven attacks, all failed.