South Africa's president dodges impeachment, but his political future is in question
NPR's Juana Summers talks with political commentator Justice Malala about the fate of South Africa's president Cyril Ramaphosa.
Africa
The U.S.-Africa leaders summit begins, eight years after the first one
The U.S.-Africa leaders summit started Tuesday in Washington, more than eight years after the first one. What's going to happen at the three-day gathering?
The U.S. welcomes leaders from Africa, where China and Russia are making inroads
African leaders are converging in Washington for a summit that's the centerpiece of President Biden's effort to reset and improve U.S. ties with African countries.
Why Tunisians are risking their lives trying to cross the Mediterranean to Europe
In the northern African country of Tunisia, fishermen are finding the bodies of migrants. Families wait outside the municipal building for news of their missing loved ones.
President Biden to host more than 40 African leaders at U.S.-Africa summit
The summit is the centerpiece of a major effort to reset and improve U.S. ties with the continent — at a moment when Africa's ties with China and increasingly Russia, have attracted scrutiny.
Morocco is living a dream in Qatar. Here are 5 things to know about its World Cup run
"Why shouldn't we dream about winning the World Cup?" Morocco's coach Walid Regragui said after beating Portugal. He says his team is the "Rocky" of Qatar.
Somalia faces what could be its worst drought in 40 years
International aid groups are warning of a potential famine in Somalia as the country faces what could be its worst drought in 40 years.
Somalia battles hunger as it braces for famine during a prolonged drought
International aid groups are warning of a catastrophic food crisis, as Somalia faces what could be its worst drought in 40 years. Nearly 2 million children are suffering from malnutrition.
Griner-Bout prisoner swap disappoints many on the African continent
NPR's Rob Schmitz talks to Liberian journalist Massa Washington about the role that Viktor Bout, known as the Merchant of Death played in conflicts in Africa, and what his release means for victims.
The Nigerian military has been running a secret mass abortion program since 2013
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Reuters Africa correspondent David Lewis about an investigation into the Nigeria military running a secret mass abortion program.