The Unbelievable Crocodile Problem In Mozambique
How did the country become a hotbed of croc attacks? The answers, found in the new book "Go Tell The Crocodiles," help explain why the country is mired in dysfunction and poverty.
Africa
8 Killed, 80 Injured In Attacks In Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso has allied with Western governments to counter violent extremism and has suffered previous attacks by al-Qaida allies.
Why Big Thinkers Can't Stop Talking About 'Black Panther'
The movie has inspired them to debate colonialism, resources, governance and more. Although some people do point out ... it's ... just ... a ... movie!
Computer Teacher With No Computers Chalks Up Clever Classroom Plan
Owura Kwadwo Hottish, a middle school teacher in Ghana, has found a way around the problem. He literally draws the computer screen on the blackboard.
In Ethiopia, Bitter Social Conflict Plays Out On The Soccer Field
Protests have raged across Ethiopia for three years — and they're spilling over to the country's favorite sport.
Detained Migrants In Libya Have A Choice: Buy Your Way Out Or Be Sold Into Bondage
African migrants trying to get to Europe have been getting detained in Libya and sold into temporary slavery by gangs and militias. Some told their stories at a shelter in Tunisia after they escaped.
What Does It Mean To Be A 'Nation Of Immigrants'?
Families have played a huge role in helping new immigrants succeed, argues UCLA Professor Hiroshi Motomura. Changing the rules would dramatically change the face of immigration.
In Africa, War Over Water Looms As Ethiopia Nears Completion Of Nile River Dam
Ethiopia hopes the electricity generated by the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam will boost economic development, while Egypt is concerned its neighbor will gain control over the flow of water.
Congolese Police Fire On Demonstrators Protesting Against Kabila
Police in the Democratic Republic of the Congo fired live ammunition at protesters demanding that President Joseph Kabila step down. Police arrested dozens of protesters and two people were killed.
110 Girls Missing In Latest Suspected Boko Haram Attack, Says Nigerian Government
Officials have changed their accounts of the alleged kidnapping, after initially claiming the girls were rescued. Four years after Chibok, there are now fears another mass abduction has happened.