Gang Rape Of Two Teens Leads To An Unusual Step — A Trial
In the Puntland region of Somalia, clan elders usually rule on a rape case. But a community court heard this one — and issued its verdict on Sunday.
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Al-Shabab Says It Carried Out Deadly Car Bomb Attack On Somalia Hotel
The attack happened during a particularly sensitive political process that al-Shabab is trying to disrupt. Somalia has recently sworn in a new Parliament and is planning presidential elections.
Researchers Have High Hopes For New HIV Vaccine Trial In South Africa
Doctors in South Africa are launching the world's first HIV vaccine trial in seven years. Medical experts there have labeled the trial landmark because of the scale and complexity of the project.
Gambia's Exiled President Accused Of Looting The Country's Coffers
Gambia's defeated leader has left the country, but it appears that he plundered the state coffers on his way out. The Democratically elected president is set to return from exile.
After Standoff, Gambia Awaits Arrival Of Its New President
Gambia's defeated leader Yahya Jammeh has departed the country, after a weeks-long standoff as he tried to maintain his grip on power which culminated in West African troops crossing Gambia's borders.
Women's Marches Go Global: Postcards From Protests Around The World
Boston, San Francisco, London, Sydney — D.C.'s massive protest has spawned sister marches in all 50 states and hundreds of cities across seven continents. Here's a glimpse of some of the biggest.
President of Gambia Leaves For Exile, Allowing For First Peaceful Transfer Of Power
After more than a month of political stalemate, the former President of Gambia has stepped aside, allowing for the first peaceful transfer of power in the nation's history.
Longtime Gambian Leader Says He'll Step Down After Disputing Election Results
The president of Gambia has agreed to step down after months of denying election results. The Guardian's Ruth Maclean tells Scott Simon what might be next for the small West African country.
Death Toll From Nigerian Strike On Displaced Persons Camp Rises To 90: Aid Group
Doctors Without Borders says the death toll may be significantly higher, with the majority of the victims women and children. The government has said the strike in restive Borno state was an accident.
Troops Poised To Remove Gambia's Leader Amid Last-Ditch Negotiations
West African troops have already crossed the border into Gambia and say they are prepared to remove Yahya Jammeh, who has refused to step down, by force to make way for the new leader.