'Beer Girls' Break Up Global Fund/Heineken Party
A controversial partnership to "fight infectious diseases in Africa' has been put on hold.
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VIDEO: What Would You Do If A Cheetah Jumped Into Your Car For 10 Minutes?
Wildlife photographer Peter Heistein kept calm and shot video as a cheetah checked out the interior of his vehicle on a safari in Tanzania.
Cambridge Analytica Scandal Ripples Across The World
The data-mining company is embroiled in scandal with Facebook over the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Cambridge Analytica reportedly has been involved in over 200 elections, including Kenya.
In East Africa, Musical Superstar Diamond Platnumz Sees His Music As Much More Than Art
In East Africa there is an undisputed king of pop: Diamond Platnumz. Every month, it seems, he is putting out yet another hit full of plaintive lyrics and undeniable beats.
This Farmer Wants To Make Quinoa A 'Thing' In Rwanda
As a kid, Cedric Habiyaremye used to go hungry living in a refugee camp. Now, he's an aspiring plant scientist hoping to bring nutrient-rich crops to his country.
Scientists In Africa Wonder If There's Bias Against Their Research
The problem is, it's hard to prove. Journals deny it. But some academics say they've experienced it firsthand.
Clockwork Orange? Why Russian Ski Slopes Are Being Blanketed In The Strange Color
The skies over Crete were an eerie orange, too. Why the tangerine tint? Powerful storms in North Africa blew sands from the Sahara across the Mediterranean.
Pentagon To Release Niger Probe Results Into Deaths Of 4 U.S. Soldiers
U.S. special forces in Africa train local forces and go after terrorists. But after four Americans died in an ISIS ambush last year, there is new scrutiny about their mission and their safety.
With Little Choice, Egyptians Head To The Polls In Presidential Election
Egypt has a presidential election starting Monday, but the winner is almost certain already: Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. And tight restrictions limit discussion of other options.
Nigerian President Tells 100-Plus Girls Freed By Boko Haram To Follow Their Dreams
Days after their release, Muhammadu Buhari told the girls seized in the Feb. 19 mass abduction by an ISIS-affiliated faction of Boko Haram to embrace the future and pursue their dreams, without fear.