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Africa

This African American in Ghana says making Juneteenth a federal holiday is a ‘small gesture.’ She urges police reform.

June 19, 2020

Almost 30 years after moving to Ghana, Mona Boyd celebrates Juneteenth. This year, Boyd is reflecting on the meaning of Juneteenth in the context of the latest swell of activism against racism in the United States.

Justice

US protests highlight 'anti-black racism across the globe,' says South African political analyst

The World

June 17, 2020

Eusebius McKaiser, a South African author and political analyst, speaks to The World's host Marco Werman about what the US might learn from South Africa's own reckoning with race and racism.

Conflict & Justice

Tensions continue in Darfur as Sudanese war criminal faces his day in court

The World

June 16, 2020

Ali Kushayb, a former militia leader, appeared at the International Criminal Court after more than a decade evading charges of war crimes against humanity. Some Darfuris say Kushayb’s arrest is a sign that justice — long-elusive — could be on the horizon.

Arts, Culture & Media

This Zimbabwe rom-com could be your next Netflix binge

The World

June 11, 2020

“Cook Off” is the story of a single mom who enters a TV cooking competition that might just change her life. It became the first film from Zimbabwe to get picked up by Netflix.

Justice

Sudanese women seek justice one year after pro-democracy crackdown

The World

June 03, 2020

Sudan's women were also the target on June 3, 2019, when Sudanese security forces raided a protest camp of pro-democracy activists. Now, a year on, many are concerned that those responsible for the attack are not being held accountable.

COVID-19: The latest from The World

Despite recent historic gains in ending FGM, Somalia sees dramatic increase

The World

June 03, 2020

Activists have been fighting to stop FGM for years. During the COVID-19 lockdowns worldwide, they saw both progress and backsliding.

COVID-19: The latest from The World

Coronavirus exposes Sudan's broken health care system

The World

May 29, 2020

Some Sudanese in the diaspora are trying to help — but the country says the need is great.

The State Dept. is nearing a deal over 1998 terrorism victims. But can Sudan pay it?

The World

May 25, 2020

The deal, if passed by Congress, could put the country one step closer to removing the State Sponsors of Terrorism designation, which Sudanese officials see as a key obstacle in emerging from decades of economic isolation.

Under lockdown in Morocco, Ramadan celebrations get a quiet reset

The World

May 22, 2020

For the first time that anyone can recall, mosques in Morocco are closed for Ramadan.

Health & Medicine

Madagascar defends coronavirus herbal remedy

The World

May 13, 2020

African traditional healers aren’t alone in looking to local herbs for treating illnesses.

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