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Savanna Madamombe, a political activist in Zimbabwe, at her family's home last month.

Political Activist Weighs In On Zimbabwe Violence

7:28pm August 01, 2018

NPR met with Savanna Madamombe, a political activist in Zimbabwe, last month. NPR's Audie Cornish spoke to Madamombe about whether she's still hopeful for a new Zimbabwe following the unrest.

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Supporters of the Movement for Democratic Change, Zimbabwe's primary opposition party, protest against alleged fraud by the election authority and ruling party Wednesday in Harare.

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Zimbabwe's Days-Long Wait For Election Results Turns Elation Into Upheaval

2:55pm August 01, 2018

by Colin Dwyer

When voters cast ballots Monday, they hoped to usher in a new era after Robert Mugabe's ouster. But mounting doubts about the election's integrity have brewed deadly unrest in the country's capital.

Unrest Breaks Out In Harare

10:59am August 01, 2018

Fallout from the elections in Zimbabwe appears to be getting violent. Security forces in the capital Harare have been confronting protesters with tear gas and gunfire.

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High-speed tracking dogs have been a game-changer in the fight against rhino poaching in South Africa. Their success depends on their ability to work as a team, which means they sleep and eat in the pack-sized enclosures shown above.

To Combat Rhino Poaching, Dogs Are Giving South African Park Rangers A Crucial Assist

10:59am August 01, 2018

by David Fuchs

Anti-poaching rangers have sophisticated resources at their command. But one of the most effective is strikingly low-tech. "Since we use dogs, the guys can't hide from us anymore," says a trainer.

Blood samples of people living with HIV in a laboratory at the AIDS Research Center in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.

Price Of HIV Test Falls, Raising Hopes In Global AIDS Fight

3:34pm July 31, 2018

by Jason Beaubien

A new financing deal aims to slash the cost of HIV viral load testing in low- and middle-income countries. Public health officials say it's a crucial step to ending the AIDS epidemic.

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Zimbabwe Holds First Elections Since Ousting Of Robert Mugabe

11:12pm July 30, 2018

by Eyder Peralta

Zimbabwe held its first elections since the ouster of longtime ruler Robert Mugabe on Monday. The vote went smoothly and people hope the peace will continue as results come in.

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A South African court has overturned diplomatic immunity for former Zimbabwean first lady Grace Mugabe, shown here at a 2017 rally.

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South Africa Overturns Diplomatic Immunity For Grace Mugabe

5:46pm July 30, 2018

by Merrit Kennedy

A South African court has overturned a government decision to grant immunity to the former first lady of Zimbabwe over her alleged assault of a South African model with an extension cord.

Nigerian anti-trafficking activist Blessing Okoedion at the U.S. State Department in Washington, D.C., in June.

A Victim Of Sex Trafficking, Blessing Okoedion Now Works To Save Others

1:52pm July 30, 2018

by Courtney Columbus

The Nigerian activist was honored by the U.S. State Department in June for her efforts to combat human trafficking in Italy and Nigeria.

Trump threatens a government shutdown if he doesn't get a border wall. Also his latest feud with The New York Times goes public. And, Zimbabwe holds its first elections since Robert Mugabe's ouster.

Former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe holds a press briefing at his residence on Sunday, on the eve of the country's elections.

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On Eve Of Zimbabwe's Vote, Robert Mugabe Says He Won't Support His Old Party

8:03pm July 29, 2018

by Eyder Peralta

The nation's former ruler hinted he would vote for the leader of the opposition movement, telling reporters on Sunday, "I cannot vote for those who have tormented me."