Africa

'Mayor Of Mogadishu': Symbol Of Hope Or Divisive Figure?

12:13pm November 28, 2016

Steve Inskeep talks to the BBC's Andrew Harding about his book: The Mayor of Mogadishu. It's a look at Somalia's modern history through the life story of one of its most controversial politicians.

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Music & Culture

Music Of Mali: Rokia Traore

8:39am November 27, 2016

Despite the ongoing Tuareg rebellion and military coup, Mali produces extraordinary artists and musicians. NPR's Linda Wertheimer speaks with singer Rokia Traoré about her album, "Né So."

World News

Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe Hints At Retirement

4:32pm November 25, 2016

by Ofeibea Quist-Arcton

Zimbabwe has had one ruler since the country gained independence 36 years ago. The 92-year-old is now hinting at retirement, but on his terms. In comments this week to veterans of Zimbabwe's independence war veterans, he didn't offer a possible time frame.

Eric Aniva told the BBC that he was hired by families to have sex with more than 100 young women and children as part of a practice known as "ritual cleansing."

Health & Safety

'Hyena Man' Had Sex With 100 Girls And Women, Gets 2-Year Sentence

6:13pm November 23, 2016

by Natalie Jacewicz

Eric Aniva's case caught international attention. Now his sentence is attracting global criticism.

Health & Safety

Sweet Potatoes, Four Ways: Essays From Africa

1:08pm November 23, 2016

The orange root vegetable is not just a base for melted marshmallows.

A mother and her 7-month-old daughter sit beneath a mosquito net at a hospital in Mogadishu.

The New Debate Over Bed Nets

4:07pm November 22, 2016

by Jason Beaubien

Do they still help prevent malaria? A five-year study offers cause for concern as well as good news.

Members of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Forces arrive at the airport in Juba, South Sudan, on Monday.

World News

Japan Deploys Troops Authorized To Use Force For First Time In Almost 70 Years

4:30pm November 21, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

More than 100 Japanese peacekeepers have landed in the capital of South Sudan. Their mandate includes using force, if necessary, to protect aid workers and others.

Fried tilapia with jollof rice, a West African specialty served at African Pot. The 3-year-old restaurant in Guangzhou, China, caters to the city's many African immigrants. Lately, it's seen a surge in Chinese customers, too.

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'Fufu' Diplomacy: How Food Is Helping Chinese See Immigrants As More Than Foreign

3:58pm November 21, 2016

Guangzhou is home to many African and Mideastern immigrants. In their small way, restaurants catering to these newcomers have helped Chinese diners start to see them as more than just the "other."

Bradley Opere, student body president at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, is a trailblazer in a blazer.

Kenyan 'Wonk' Breaks Barriers As Student Body Prez At UNC

2:37pm November 21, 2016

by Jason Beaubien

Bradley Opere is the first African to hold the office at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Along the way, he's learned a lot about politics, race — and football.

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Khoudia Diop didn't realize her skin color was special until she left Senegal.

How Khoudia Diop Learned To Love Her Dark Skin

6:59am November 20, 2016

by Malaka Gharib

The Senegalese model shot to social media fame for embracing her unusually dark skin — and inspiring women to do the same.