Africa

Former President Of Chad Forced To Appear In Court For War Crimes Trial

6:23pm July 21, 2015

by Ofeibea Quist-Arcton

The imprisoned former president of Chad, Hissene Habre, fueled chaos at a court in Senegal trying him for the deaths of thousands of people during his rule. He dismissed the trial as a masquerade.

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British actress Zawe Ashton and Agnes Pareyio, who underwent female genital mutilation as a girl in Kenya, are two of the activists featured in "Stop Cutting Our Girls," a documentary opposing the practice.

Female Genital Mutilation Is A U.S. Problem, Too

4:06pm July 21, 2015

by Susan Brink

A new report says an estimated half a million American girls are at risk. The U.S. and other developed countries can learn from efforts in Africa to eliminate the practice.

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Makes First U.S. Visit

2:45pm July 21, 2015

by Jackie Northam

President Obama met with Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari at the White House Monday. The two leaders discussed security, Nigeria's economy and battling corruption in its government.

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Pictured here in a protest sign, Egyptian photojournalist Mahmoud Abou Zeid has been held without charge since his arrest on August 14, 2013. He was taken into custody by Egyptian police while he was taking pictures during a chaotic protest in Cairo.

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Hearing Postponed For Freelance Photographer Jailed In Egypt

1:09pm July 21, 2015

by Leila Fadel

Egyptian photojournalist Mahmoud Abou Zeid has been behind bars for 705 days without charge. He was arrested in 2013 while taking photos at a protest in Cairo.

Nigerian President Begins Mission To Wipe Out Corruption

6:37pm July 20, 2015

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is on his first U.S. visit since taking office in May. NPR's Melissa Block speaks with conflict resolution analyst Aminu Gamawa about what this means for Nigerians.

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A Near Miss For A Surfer In South Africa

4:18pm July 20, 2015

A shark attacks a surfer, but he survives unscathed.

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Nigeria's President Visits White House For Talks On Extremists

4:14pm July 20, 2015

by Ofeibea Quist-Arcton

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari meets President Obama on Monday. The problems facing Nigeria include extremists who have abducted hundreds of schoolgirls.

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Australian surfer Mick Fanning narrowly escapes a shark attack.

WATCH: Surfer In South Africa Narrowly Escapes Shark

3:47pm July 19, 2015

by Scott Neuman

During a World Surf League competition in Jeffreys Bay that was broadcast live on television, Australian surfer Mick Fanning has a heart-stopping moment.

Adebisi Alimi, an actor-turned-activist, was the first person to come out as gay on Nigerian television.

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Why My Mom Didn't Say 'I Love You' For 11 Years

7:03am July 19, 2015

by Adebisi Alimi

When the author came out on Nigerian television, his parents were silent. But now he sees changes in their attitude — and in the anti-LGBT attitudes in his homeland as well.

Wilson Kipsang of Kenya has won marathons around the world, including the New York City Marathon last fall.

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Kenyan Marathon Stars Walk For Peace In Great Rift Valley

6:58pm July 17, 2015

by Lucy Perkins

They will travel on foot from Lodwar to Lake Bogoria, 520 miles over 22 days, and pass an Olympic-style torch from walker to walker, writes The Guardian.