Taylor Swift Is Dreaming Of A Very White Africa
The video for her new song, "Wildest Dreams," conjures up a colonial-era Africa of magnificent landscapes, beautiful animals — and virtually no black Africans.
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2 Young Ghanaians Recruited By ISIS
At least two Ghanaians have reportedly left the country to join ISIS. The West African nation has a Muslim minority and has so far been spared of extremist insurgency, despite being in a neighborhood of states blighted by militant Islamists.
Al-Shabab Militants Strike African Union Base In Somalia
The peacekeeping group known as Amisom says the militants used a car loaded with explosives to force their way through the base gates. It was the second attack on a base this summer.
Some Suspect Kenyan Anti-Terror Forces In Disappearance Of Somali Muslims
Under the guise of anti-terror investigations, Somali Muslims are disappearing in Kenya.
Getting A Glass Of Water Can Be An Ordeal In Some Parts Of The World
In developing countries, folks may trek hours to fetch water — or turn on the spigot and wait endlessly for drops to flow. A new app offers a promising solution for the latter problem.
When He Says Yoga Saved His Life, He's Not Exaggerating
A boy loses his father. A family loses its livelihood. The boy runs drugs and picks pockets so his siblings can eat. He is convinced he will die. And then ... he takes a yoga class.
Just Out Of Jail, Ethiopian Leader Brings A Sharp Message To Obama
After spending four years in an Ethiopian prison on trumped-up terrorism charges, Bekele Gerba visits Washington, D.C., to share concerns about his country and criticisms of Obama.
Refugee Children Rescued In Austria Reportedly Disappear From Hospital
The three Syrian children, aged 5 and 6, were near death from dehydration when they were discovered by police in the back of a minivan on Saturday.
Egyptian Court Hands Down 3-Year Sentences For Journalists And Activists
Three Al-Jazeera English journalists and several student activists were sentenced to up to three years and six months in prison in Cairo on Saturday.
Al-Jazeera Journalists Sentenced In Egypt To 3 Years In Prison
The outcome in the closely watched trial shocked many observers. The Qatar-based network's acting secretary-general said the verdict was politically motivated and "defies logic and common sense."