As Kenya Keeps Schools Shut, Teen Pregnancies Are Rising
The country's schools are closed until January as the coronavirus surges. Meanwhile, officials say there's an increase in underage expecting mothers.
Africa
Kenyan Health Workers Manage COVID-19, HIV In Nairobi
An HIV outreach worker makes the rounds in a slum in Nairobi, Kenya, checking that clients are taking their medication and doing what they can to protect themselves against the coronavirus.
Pandemic Takes A Huge Toll On Kenya's Middle Class
A growing middle class became a symbol of progress on the African continent. But the pandemic has hit Kenya's middle class hard, reducing many to selling vegetables to feed their families.
Thousands Take To The Streets In Ethiopia After The Killing Of A Popular Singer
The killing of Haacaaluu Hundeessaa, a popular singer and activist, Monday has unleashed violent protests in Ethiopia. It has also brought a simmering political crisis to a boil.
Slain Singer Is Laid To Rest After Days Of Deadly Turmoil In Ethiopia
Since Haacaaluu Hundeessaa was shot dead in Addis Ababa, the country has been riven by ethnic discontent. At least 80 people have died in clashes between protesters and security forces this week.
Belgian King Conveys 'Deepest Regrets' For Brutal Colonial Past In Congo
King Philippe's ancestor, Leopold II, ruled the region as his personal property and started a notorious system that left millions dead. Now, the reigning king is expressing remorse for the first time.
Global Lives Lost: From A Wise And Wonderful Grandma To A Soccer Pioneer
Writers and activists around the world share stories of those who have died from COVID-19 — in Colombia, Senegal, Pakistan, the Philippines and many other nations.
2nd-Deadliest Ebola Outbreak In History Declared Over
Just as Congo was about to celebrate the eradication of Ebola in one of the biggest ever outbreaks, the virus has cropped up elsewhere in the country.
Where The Women Aren't: On Coronavirus Task Forces
The pandemic is by some measures taking a greater toll on women. Yet women are underrepresented in expert groups that decide how to control the coronavirus and where funds should go.
Kenya's Police Are Notorious. Few People Are Protesting
Kenya's notoriously brutal police force has acted with impunity since colonial times. It was founded by the British who ruled Kenya, but is now funded and trained by the United States.