All Africa
FocusIn Mali, a war ends but instability lingersThe French drove out Islamist rebels in northern Mali. But can France and its African allies translate those victories into regional stability and peace?- FocusMali's separatist Tuaregs cling to dreamCaught between a distant government in Bamako and an Islamist rebel movement in their home region, Mali's minority Tuaregs face an uncertain future.聽
- Why doesn't predicting African famines prevent them?The聽Famine Early Warning Systems Network can tip off countries and aid groups about food insecurity in a region, but without the institutions to manage crisis, that does little good.
Maasai face eviction from ancestral lands to make way for Dubai hunting firmTanzania plans to reduce Maasai areas by 40 percent, citing 'overgrazing.' A mass protest fell apart this week, but Maasai women took up the cause and organized their own sit-in.
Report: Uneven justice could hurt stability in Ivory CoastA recent Human Rights Watch report highlights imbalance in charges against culprits of the 2011 post-election violence. The president's supporters have not faced the kind of punishment opponents have.
Desmond Tutu wins Templeton Prize for 'affirming life's spiritual dimension'Tutu, the first black man to lead South Africa's Anglican church, also headed the post-apartheid Truth and Reconciliation Commission. He is a 'living model of the benefits of religion,' the Templeton Foundation said.- Remembering Nelson Mandela: How much do you know about his legacy?
Nelson Mandela, the iconic leader of South Africa who passed at age 95 on Dec. 5, 2013, led the struggle against apartheid and served as South Africa's first black president.
How well do you know this towering global statesman?
African warlord Joseph Kony catches a breakThe hunted man is as weak as he's ever been. But the Central African Republic, the country that's hosting Kony's hunters, proved to be weaker yet.
Sudan's Bashir starts freeing prisoners, polishing up legacySudan鈥檚 president Omar Al Bashir is wanted for genocide and war crimes by the聽International Criminal Court, but as he steps down in 2015 he would like to have a different image.
At South Africa summit, lack of cohesion weighs heavily on the BRICSBrazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa 鈥� together known as the BRICS 鈥� are some of the world's fastest growing economies. But do they have anything in common besides that?
Agricultural gains in Africa crippled by funding crisisA new report from the ONE Campaign shows that Africa is making gains in farming and food security, but can only achieve its goals if the developed world delivers promised funds.- Progress WatchIn tiny Rwanda, staggering health gains set new standard in AfricaRwanda has tapped its post-conflict period to transform core programs like healthcare. Major gains include precipitous drops in HIV deaths and child mortality.
For refugees in South Sudan, a transit camp becomes a long-term homeFleeing atrocities at home, 70,000 Sudanese now live in South Sudan's sprawling Yida refugee camp.聽
Arrests darken hopes for Zimbabwe despite new constitutionEven after the release of human rights lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa, the recent roundup of opposition figures has left many worried for the future of Zimbabwe's democratic process.
Meet the polygot who just took over the Central African RepublicMichel Djotodia studied in the USSR and was jailed in Benin for his role in earlier Central African Republic rebellions. Now he's in charge of one of the world's most dysfunctional countries.
Rebels capture Central African Republic: Now can they govern it?A rebel alliance in the Central African Republic seized the capital city of Bangui Sunday and toppled the president. But that doesn't mean political stability will follow.聽
A broken rebellion and Rwanda's cold shoulder: Why Congo's Terminator turned himself inWarlord Bosco Ntaganda turned himself in because, with his rebel group fracturing and dwindling support from Rwanda, he had little other choice,聽writes political analyst Jason Stearns.
Chinua Achebe on corruption and hope in NigeriaWriter Chinua Achebe, who passed away today, shared his thoughts last year about what's wrong with his home country of Nigeria and what hope there is of fixing it.
Kenyan candidate turns to court to challenge defeat in presidential electionAfter losing last month's election, Raila Odinga has turned to the Supreme Court to contest the vote tally. The court's ruling is likely to be as political as it is legal, writes Ken Opalo.- In Kenya, social media hate speech rises as nation awaits election rulingUgly and demeaning speech on Kenyan social media has tribal elements and many in the country are worried it could spark a reprise of the street violence that took more than 1,000 lives after the 2007 election.