Only April Fools Think Africa Is A Country!
An April Fools' Day spoof in the Washington Post is a reminder that AFRICA. IS. NOT. A. COUNTRY!!!!!!!!
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South African Court Rules President Jacob Zuma Defied Constitution
A high court in South Africa ruled against President Jacob Zuma, saying he needs to repay the government for millions in state funds he used to upgrade his rural home. Among the accusations, the court didn't buy his argument that the swimming pool was a security measure to provide a reservoir in case of fire.
South African President Jacob Zuma Must Pay Up, Top Court Says
The Constitutional Court says Zuma must pay back a portion of the millions spent on a supposed security upgrade to his home. That included an amphitheater, cattle kraal, chicken run and swimming pool.
Tunisia's Fragile Democracy Faces A Threat From Chaotic Libya
Islamic State fighters from neighboring Libya stormed into a Tunisian border town this month. The Tunisian security forces beat ISIS back — this time. But the Tunisians fear more attacks are coming.
Tunisians Worry Militant Attacks Threaten Country's Shaky Democracy
Tunisia's democracy is threatened by attacks from Tunisians who went to lawless Libya and became militants. Now there's fear the country's attempt to crack down will morph into authoritarianism.
Meet A Tractor That Can Plow Fields And Talk To The Cloud
A city boy came up with a great idea for farmers in Africa: a mini-tractor that costs only $4,000 and has cool digital features.
EgyptAir Hijacking Standoff Ends With Arrest In Cyprus
Cypriot officials describe the suspected hijacker as "unstable." They say he wanted to speak to his Cyprus-based ex-wife, and later requested political asylum. All passengers and crew were released.
Sex And 'An African City': A Steamy Ghanaian Show You Don't Want To Miss
Five African women who came of age abroad make their way back to Accra, Ghana, as adult professionals looking for love — and end up grappling with where they fit into this place they call "home."
It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Senegalese Swing
As a teenager in Senegal, Amadou Koly Niang fell in love with jazz. Over 40 years later, he's started a jazz festival to bring the music to his countrymen — with a Senegalese twist, of course.
Ebola: We May Have Won The Battle But We Haven't Won The War
A health worker who spent a year in West Africa during the epidemic shares lessons from the field. Good things did happen. But a lot went wrong.