How Boko Haram Is Keeping Polio Alive In Nigeria
Last year the country was declared polio-free. Now there are three new cases. And Boko Haram militants are the biggest obstacle to getting rid of the virus.
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Report Reveals Corruption At Root Of South Sudan's Power Struggle
A two-year report into the devastating power struggle in South Sudan shows profiteering by the newest nation's battling leaders. The report by activists and some famous actors implicates the president and vice president.
Rage Against The Busted Medical Machines
Around 80 percent of medical equipment in low-income countries is donated. And most of it doesn't work.
Analysts Follow South Africa's Latest Political Star Mmusi Maimane
The African National Congress, long South Africa's ruling party, seems to be losing some of its grip on the nation. And there's a new political star rising on the national stage.
Decrying Hair Rule, South African Students Demand To Be 'Naturally Who We Are'
Pretoria High School for Girls has long banned certain hairstyles so that students would have a "neat" appearance. Now black students are pushing back.
I Ran 8.8 Miles To School Each Day. Barefoot. And It Was Worth It!
There might be snakes and hyenas to scare off with a stick. And a swollen creek to cross.
Girls At South African High School Protesting Hair And Language Bans
After complaints, Pretoria High is under pressure to look at its policies for black students, who say they should be able to wear natural hair and speak their native languages.
Gabon Rocked By Deadly Protests After Opposition Alleges Election Fraud
A contested election in the African nation of Gabon that saw the incumbent re-elected, turned violent after the opposition alleged fraud. Government forces met opposition protests with force.
Deadly Protests Shake Gabon After Allegations Of Election Fraud
After official results were announced showing the incumbent president had won, protesters called for a vote recount and set fire to parliament. The military retaliated, killing at least three people.
African Elephant Population Declines By 30 Percent
A census of African savanna elephants in 15 countries between 2007 and 2014 found the population decreased by 144,000 animals.