Kenya

The country's schools are closed until January as the coronavirus surges. Meanwhile, officials say there's an increase in underage expecting mothers.

They can no longer work. They have no savings. How do they feed their children? It's a dilemma around the world as COVID-19 lockdowns take a toll. We talk to three families in Kenya.

A photo on social media showing Africa's second-highest mountain from Nairobi made many Kenyans cry foul. But the photo — shot on a day free of pollution, because of COVID-19 restrictions — is real.

Dozens were injured in Mombasa as passengers surged toward the ferry and security forces dispersed them with teargas and force. The ferry was closing early and a huge crowd had built up at the dock.

Clouds of the insects can stretch for miles, devouring vegetation and destroying crops. Locust experts say time is running out to get the swarms under control because they multiply so quickly.

In Kenya, a tech worker-turned-farmer almost threw in the trowel. Now, he helps other farmers share tips and support.

The 25-year-old runner finished in a time of 2:14:04 on Sunday, beating the previous record set by Britain's Paula Radcliffe in 2003 by 81 seconds.

Accompanied by pacesetters and an electric car, the Kenyan runner set a record Saturday that was long considered not humanly possible. He clocked in at 1:59:40 on crossing the finish line in Austria.

Along the lakes of Malawi and Kenya, men catch fish and women sell the fish. But there's a controversial practice that's part of the business.