Israel Gives African Asylum-Seekers A Choice: Deportation Or Jail
Israel's plan to force African migrant men to choose between voluntarily leaving — with a $3,500 stipend — or be deported or jailed has sparked a backlash.
Africa
'Black Panther' Sells Out African Theaters
The Afro-futuristic superhero movie Black Panther opened to rave reviews in Africa, with many welcoming its celebration of traditional cultures and imagining a better world.
Tanzania's Biggest City Finds Success With Region's First Bus Rapid Transit System
Dar es Salaam is the only East African city with a bus rapid transit system. It is a model for so many African cities that are growing at an intense pace, but don't have the kind of money they need to build more expensive infrastructure.
Around 100 Girls Are Missing In Nigeria After Boko Haram Attacks School
Boko Haram insurgents attacked a girls school in northeastern Nigeria, and initial reports suggested scores of children might be missing. Authorities say militants also took off with foodstuffs. Boko Haram fighters have seized thousands of captives over the years, most famously the Chibok girls.
Ghanaian Fans Have One Nit To Pick But Otherwise Adore 'Black Panther'
Action movies are as popular here as anywhere else. But this one has a special resonance.
So How Excited Is Nigeria About Its History-Making Women's Bobsled Team?
Well, maybe not quite as excited as the U.S. seems to be.
'New York Times' Investigates Ambush Of U.S. Soldiers In Niger
A New York Times investigation has found new details about an ambush in Niger last year that left four U.S. soldiers dead. Host Ari Shapiro talks with Rukmini Callimachi who reported the story.
'Black Panther' Costume Designer Draws On 'The Sacred Geometry Of Africa'
Ruth Carter is the costume designer for the Marvel's Black Panther movie. She talks about how she grounded the movie's futuristic look in the history and traditions of tribes from all over Africa.
South Africa Elects Cyril Ramaphosa As Its New President
He started as a mineworker and became a prominent anti-apartheid activist and a tycoon. Now he's leading the nation.
South Africa's President Jacob Zuma Resigns Amid Pressure
The ruling African National Congress party planned to recall him in a no-confidence vote on Thursday. Zuma resigned, saying the party should not be divided in his name.