Africa
Urban farming an emerging trend as Kenya lives on edge of climate change
In Kenya, vertical farming and small, urban plots are becoming an important part of keeping poor Kenyans from starving as they move out of the countryside and into the cities, because of climate change.
Libya struggling to gain control of thousands of illegal guns in homes
In the aftermath of the overthrow of Moammar Gaddafi, Libya is trying to get guns and heavy weaponry off the streets. So far, it hasn't proved easy.
In Mozambique, emerging coal industry brings modern conveniences, big risks
With China and India's economies racing ahead, they're consuming more coal than their domestic industries can produce. To combat that, they're looking to import coal from other places, like Mozambique. In that African country, the coal boom is totally changing the way of life.
South Africa trying to decrease instances of homophobia
In South Africa, crimes motivated by people's sexual orientation are extremely common, despite having laws that should make it one of the progressive countries in the world, when it comes to LGBT issues. The harassment even goes as far as local authorities.
Peace Corps looking for more volunteers among AARP age group
For the Peace Corps, there's a group of untapped Americans it's hoping to turn to as volunteers. The organization is partnering with the AARP to try and reach more retirement-age people.
South Africans prepare for life after Mandela
Though he's still living, Nelson Mandela, the revered former leader of South Africa, makes fewer and fewer public appearances. Now 93, many South Africans are preparing for the day Nelson Mandela will no longer be alive.
Erupting volcano in Africa provides sight-seeing opportunity for tourists
A few brave tourists in the central African Democratic Republic of the Congo are going on mountain hikes to take in a spectacular sight in nature: the eruption of a volcano. Virunga National Park is a short, but safe distance from the erupting Mount Nyamulagira, giving park visitors a front row seat.
Swaziland leader fought alongside Allied forces during World War II
Mnikwa Dlamini, an 88-year-old chief of Swaziland, is an unlikely World War II veteran. He fought to avoid becoming chief, and to win greater freedom for his country.
During Hajj, some Ethiopian Muslims pilgrimage to local shrine
The Sheikh Nur Hussein Shrine in Eastern Ethiopia has been a site of pilgrimages for years, but it's coming under increased criticism by conservative Muslims, endangering the pilgrims.
Coffee growers in Uganda and elsewhere find climate change hurting their crops
In Uganda, the coffee trees are nearly empty — and it's not because of the harvest. A combination of disease, lack of rain and rising temperatures are decimating coffee crops.
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