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South Africans Reject Trump's Characterization Of Land Ownership Issues

5:42pm August 23, 2018

by Michele Kelemen

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has been ordered by President Trump to study South Africa's efforts to overhaul land ownership and the "large scale killing of farmers." South Africa angrily rejected Trump's characterization and said it smacked of the colonial past.

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Zimbabwe Court To Rule On Opposition Party's Challenge To Presidential Election

6:30pm August 22, 2018

by Eyder Peralta

Zimbabwe's constitutional court must rule by Friday on a challenge to last month's historic presidential elections. The opposition claims "gross mathematical errors" in the victory by the ruling party incumbent.

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A supporter holds a poster of musician-turned-politician Robert Kyagulanyi, better known as Bobi Wine, in a suburb of Kampala on June 29, 2017. Wine was imprisoned and allegedly tortured following a demonstration against Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni,

Femi Kuti, Brian Eno And 86 Others Sign Letter Supporting Ugandan Opposition Leader

5:53pm August 22, 2018

by Andrew Flanagan

Following the arrest of Ugandan politician and musician Bobi Wine, an extensive list of artists, politicians and activists have called for his release.

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In Zimbabwe, All Eyes Are On The Constitutional Court

7:16am August 22, 2018

by Eyder Peralta

On Wednesday, the court hears the opposition's challenge to the recent presidential election. The Movement for Democratic Change narrowly lost to the incumbent and alleges "gross mathematical errors."

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Madonna's outfit at the Video Music Awards had elements from North Africa's Amazigh people.

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The Story Behind Madonna's Silver Horns At The VMAs

10:36pm August 21, 2018

by Joanne Lu

Her outfit at the MTV VIdeo Music Awards was a shout-out to North African garb. What do the items symbolize? And is she guilty of cultural appropriation?

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Protesters Demand Release Of Uganda's Leading Opposition Politician

10:46am August 21, 2018

by Eyder Peralta

Uganda's opposition legislator has been in detention for more than a week after leading a demonstration against longtime ruler President Yoweri Museveni. His supporters are rallying for his release.

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Uganda Police Open Fire On Protesters Demanding Release Of Opposition Lawmaker

7:30pm August 20, 2018

by Eyder Peralta

In Uganda, protests are growing over the continued detention of pop singer and opposition lawmaker Bobi Wine. Security forces opened fire against demonstrators seeking Wine's release.

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Khaira Arby, performing a Tiny Desk Concert for NPR Music in 2010.

The 'Queen' Of Saharan Song, Khaira Arby, Has Died

3:05pm August 20, 2018

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

The singer and songwriter from Mali died Sunday at age 59. She was revered across west Africa and beyond for her raw, rootsy sound and her embrace of the many cultures in her beloved city, Timbuktu.

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Outbreak Of Ebola Virus In Conflict-Ridden Congo Worsens

7:47am August 20, 2018

by Eyder Peralta

An outbreak in the eastern area of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is posing an unprecedented challenge for health workers. The remote region is volatile — making access difficult.

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Congo Faces Another Ebola Outbreak

7:57am August 19, 2018

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is facing an Ebola outbreak. Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Dr. Joseph Fair of the International Medical Corps, who is currently in the DRC.