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First LookMilitary soldiers oust unpopular president in oil-rich GabonThe forcible removal of Gabon鈥檚 President Ali Bongo Ondimba, whose family has ruled the country for more than five decades, appears to have been well organized, analysts say. It marks the eighth military takeover in Central and West Africa in three years.
How LGBTQ+ people in Uganda are fighting a draconian new lawAs a man becomes the first to face the death penalty under one of the world鈥檚 harshest anti-LGBTQ+ laws, the community in Uganda is fighting back.
Where cattle herders鈥� daughters learn computer codingBongekile Shiba runs a free coding school for girls, one of very few in the tiny Kingdom of Eswatini.聽
First LookZimbabwe goes to polls as 鈥榯he crocodile鈥� president seeks reelectionThis is the second general election since the ouster of longtime ruler Robert Mugabe in a coup in 2017. The main contest is expected to be between President Emmerson Mnangagwa and opposition leader Nelson Chamisa.
First LookNiger gears up for possible invasion as regional tensions mountResidents in the capital are calling for the mass recruitment of defense volunteers in the face of a growing threat by the West African regional bloc, ECOWAS, which demands the junta reinstate deposed President Mohamed Bazoum.
First LookAllies of Niger鈥檚 overthrown president plead for West to save himAides say Niger's new military rulers have cut off food resupplies to the presidential palace, and that the president and his family are sitting in an unlit basement, hungry.
In Niger, military takes control, with Moscow in the wingsWashington鈥檚 hope of combating Islamists in Niger more by social and economic means than with military force suffered a setback with last month鈥檚 coup.
First LookNiger鈥檚 standoff: Will regional intervention loosen the junta鈥檚 grip?West African leaders are deliberating after Niger鈥檚 military junta ignored their ultimatum to restore President Mohamed Bazoum. As support for military intervention wanes, the west African bloc ECOWAS faces limited options.
Women make South Sudan safe, one explosion at a timeIn South Sudan, women are overwhelmingly taking up the task of clearing the country of unexploded mines.
African teams break through at Women鈥檚 World CupA record four African teams made it to the final stages of the soccer World Cup and have enjoyed unexpected success against higher- ranked opponents.
First LookNiger in limbo: missed deadline rocks Sahel counterterrorism effortsNiger鈥檚 coup leaders have missed the deadline to reinstate the president amid global peace appeals and regional support. The coup significantly disrupts U.S. counterterrorism efforts in the Sahel region.
First LookWhy sanctions to stem Niger鈥檚 coup could backfireEconomic sanctions imposed by neighboring countries following last week鈥檚 coup could have grave consequences for Niger, already heavily dependent on foreign aid. In the capital, people live in makeshift shelters, struggling to meet daily needs.
First LookForeigners flee Niger amid rising tensions, UN backs regional blocEuropean militaries are evacuating foreign nationals from Niger amid threats from the pro-coup group. Meanwhile, the West African regional bloc ECOWAS, with U.N. backing, is preparing to use force against the group that ousted Niger鈥檚 elected president.
These garden towers are helping Kenyans rise above hungerAs a third year of drought leaves millions in need of food aid in Kenya, a simple solution has become a lifeline for thousands of families.聽
First LookNiger is the world鈥檚 third poorest country. Will sanctions end coup?With Niger鈥檚 democratically elected president still under house arrest, the country鈥檚 West African neighbors are pressuring the nation to end the coup. The bloc of countries has already imposed sanctions and will use force if their demands are not met.聽
In Zimbabwean language, 鈥楢nimal Farm鈥� takes on new meaningA group of Zimbabwean writers has translated a literary classic into Shona, hoping it will change the way African languages are seen in literature.
First LookStability restored? Niger coup refuted by president, neighbors.Members of the presidential guard declared a coup of Niger鈥檚 government Thursday, yet the president and his foreign minister have denied losing power. The international community has expressed support for the president, as Benin leads mediation efforts.聽
Cover StoryWhat girls in Malawi gain 鈥� and give up 鈥� by choosing educationWith help from Monitor readers, a 2005 story turned into support for girls鈥� education in Malawi. We check back to see what鈥檚 been learned.
First LookRussian grain deal cut heightens refugee camps' food security crisisDadaab, one of the largest refugee camps, demonstrates how the global food crisis exacerbates malnutrition in refugees fleeing famine-hit regions. Decreased foreign aid and Russia鈥檚 end to the grain deal led Somali refugees to find more scarcity in Kenya.聽
African tech workers press global social media giants for better conditionsAfrican content moderators urge tech giants to provide adequate mental health care and fair pay in recognition of their grueling but vital role.