Deadly protests break out in Kenya’s capital Nairobi over proposed tax hikes
The situation remains tense in Kenya after protesters were killed when police fired on crowds demonstrating against proposed tax increases
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Protestors stormed Kenya's parliament. Police responded with tear gas, live rounds
Kenyan police open fire on protestors as they storm parliament, in wisdespread demonstrations against sweeping tax rises.
Kenya's police shoot at protesters as they storm parliament against new taxes
Several people were killed and hundreds injured as thousands of demonstrators stormed Kenya’s parliament to protest a controversial finance bill.
Is the International Community Failing Sudan?
The war between two armed groups in Sudan has been going on for over a year and has engulfed much of the country. About 12 million people are internally displaced, there is a potential for famine in many parts of the country and there are again fears of genocide in Darfur. The International Rescue Committee has put Sudan at the top of their emergency watchlist and their report says that the international community has failed in Sudan. We talk to the IRC country director about the dire situation.
The International Rescue Committee says the global community has failed Sudan
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Eatizaz Yousif of the International Rescue Committee about the group's latest report, which says there is limited time to avert a catastrophe of historic scope in Sudan.
At 91, Nigerian artist who reimagined the crucifixion is celebrated at Smithsonian
Bruce Onobrakpeya was unafraid to challenge the conventions of the art world — and was celebrated for it. This giant of African art is basking in the joy of his first Smithsonian solo exhibition.
The International Problem of Online Sextortion
A growing number of children in the U.S. are being targeted in sextortion schemes— a scam in which a cybercriminal obtains and then threatens to release nude or sexually compromising photos, blackmailing victims for a ransom. And sadly dozens of young victims have died by suicide in the last few years. Cybercriminals are often based abroad and it is a particular problem in Nigeria. Our correspondent in Lagos, Nigeria tells us about the issue, about the tragic case of one 17 year-old victim who took his own life, and about what the FBI is doing to combat the problem.
If you or someone you know may be considering suicide or is in crisis, please get support. In the U.S. you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
If you or someone you know may be considering suicide or is in crisis, please get support. In the U.S. you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
3 Americans are on trial for a failed coup in the Democratic Republic of Congo
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, three Americans are among dozens of people on trial for a failed coup attempt. NPR's Lauren Frayer talks to independent journalist Emmet Livingstone.
South Africa’s ANC and opposition announce a unity government, in a big power shift
The African National Congress and its main opposition, the Democratic Alliance, along with the smaller Inkatha Freedom Party, have agreed to form a government of national unity.
Nearly 120 million people were displaced around the world in 2023, UNHCR report says
The U.N. office on refugees found that by the end of last year, 1 in 69 people had been forced from their homes -- either within their own country or across an international border.