90 Migrants Reported Dead After Boat Capsizes Off Libya
An estimated 246 migrants have died in January crossing the Mediterranean, part of what advocates call "an undeniable trend of tragedy in the Mediterranean."
Africa
Cape Town Prepares To Turn Off The Taps
The South African city of Cape Town could be the first major metropolitan area to run out of water. City officials say that a three-year drought and huge population growth have overwhelmed dams.
Kenya Government Standoff With TV Stations Enter Day 3
Kenya's government turned off the nation's broadcasters so they couldn't cover the opposition's show of inaugurating their candidate, who failed to win the presidency.
South Africa's Cape Town Is Set To Run Out Of Water In April
The South African city of Cape Town is running out of water. On Day Zero — April 16 — the taps will get turned off. As that day approaches, residents are thirsty for answers.
Somaliland Debates A Tough New Penal Code For 'Rape And Sexual Offences'
Current laws recognize some offenses but they're narrowly defined. "We want to properly address the issue once and for all," says Mohamed Ahmed of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Kenya Declares Opposition 'Criminal Group' After Symbolic Swearing-In Gathering
Police in Kenya fired teargas on Tuesday to break up a crowd that staged a swearing-in of their leader as the country's president.
Kenya Opposition Presidential Candidate Refuses To Give Up
Raila Odinga lost two elections, but he says there was fraud. To protest, he's holding his own swearing-in ceremony Tuesday. The government refuses to allow broadcasters to show the event on TV.
Too Little, Too Late, Too Risky: Surgery In Africa
A new survey looks at the state of surgery in Africa. We asked Dr. Forster Amponsah-Manu, a general surgeon in Ghana, about his reaction — and his personal experiences.
Emerging Candidate In Egypt Probably Won't Change Presidential Election Outcome
A candidate has finally emerged to challenge Egyptian President's Abdel Fattah al-Sisi re-election campaign. Even with another candidate, the expected outcome of the election probably won't change.
30th Meeting Of The African Union Held In Ethiopia
The meeting follows President Trump's derogatory comments about the continent. The leaders have focused on unity and fighting corruption but Trump's words hung over the gathering.