Turkey Is Quietly Building Its Presence In Africa
The Turkish have increased trade and aid to the continent, as well as building a major military base. Africa has natural resources that Turkey needs, including oil and gas.
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7 Gutsy Women To Know For International Women's Day
We've profiled some extraordinary women on the Goats and Soda blog. They did not let poverty, war or prejudice keep them from pursuing their goals.
In Ethiopia, Soccer Stadiums Have Become Political Battlefields
Protests have raged across Ethiopia for three years — and they're spilling over to the country's favorite sport.
Tillerson Makes His First Trip To Africa As Secretary Of State
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson heads to Africa and into some political crises in Ethiopia and Kenya. Security and counterterrorism will be high on his agenda in Djibouti, Chad and Nigeria.
Commander Of U.S. Forces In Africa Testifies Before House Armed Services Committee
The commander of the U.S. Africa Military Command, or AFRICOM, Marine Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, testified to the House Armed Services Committee on Tuesday, saying that the great majority of Africa's problems do not have military solutions.
Aid Group Pulls Out Of Nigerian Town Following Deadly Suspected Boko Haram Attack
Tens of thousands of displaced people living in a nearby camp are now deprived of medical care, said Doctors Without Borders. Three aid workers were among those killed.
110 Schoolgirls Kidnapped In Nigeria
The Nigerian government is under mounting pressure to find 110 school girls who were kidnapped more than a week ago in northeast Nigeria, likely by Boko Haram.
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.
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!