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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.

Arts

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.

World News

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.

An Ebola patient is being checked by two medical workers on Wednesday in Beni, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's North Kivu region.

WHO Expects Ebola To Spread In Congo In Areas Too Dangerous To Send Workers

8:04am August 17, 2018

by James Doubek

The World Health Organization says violence and insecurity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's North Kivu region is preventing health workers from stopping the spread of Ebola.

Regina Mundi caretaker Danny Dube uncovers a corner of the church's main altar. Dube says a South African police officer smashed off the end of the marble structure with a rifle butt during the Soweto Riots in the 1970s and '80s.

Minnesota Orchestra Honors Nelson Mandela By Bringing Music To South Africa

6:03pm August 16, 2018

by Euan Kerr

The Minnesota Orchestra will be the first major U.S. orchestra to play in Soweto, South Africa. The orchestra's tour of the country grew out of its conductor's work with youth orchestras there.

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Deputy sergeant Mauwa Saleh is the coordinator of the seven Gender and Children desks in Zanzibar. These desks are staffed by police officers who have received training on how to interview victims and investigate reports of gender-based violence.

Health & Safety

How To Get Women To Trust The Police? 'Gender' Desks

2:59pm August 15, 2018

by Rebecca Grant

In Tanzania and Zanzibar, the rate of sexual assault is high. And even the police admit they don't do a good job responding to complainants. So they came up with a plan.