Africa

December 11, 2018

Until a few years ago, Cameroon was a nation on the move. But a peaceful protest three years ago against the marginalization of Anglophone Cameroon quickly turned violent, leading for many to call for the formation of a separate republic — and the conflict has taken its toll.

The global tear gas business is booming. It's complicated.

November 29, 2018

Use of tear gas has steadily risen around the world. But odds are, a lot of those silver canisters come from a factory in Jamestown, Pennsylvania, home to just over 600 people, and the uptick in sales has helped the community.

Living among superpower enemies: Just another day in the life of Djibouti locals

GlobalPost

November 15, 2018

Djibouti was once just a patch of desert in the Horn of Africa. Now, global militaries are hankering for a strategic position at its junction between Africa, the Middle East and the Indian Ocean. Locals don't always see what's so great about hosting the world's superpower enemies.

Sexuality

Tanzania's stance on homosexuality points to an increasingly repressive political agenda

Global Voices Online

November 13, 2018

Tanzania’s stigmatization of sexual minorities along with repression of media and political space have caused its relationship with the world to deteriorate.

Leaders

Tunisians wonder what their first female mayor will do for women

GlobalPost

October 26, 2018

Souad Abderrahim dedicated her victory in City Hall to all Tunisian women.

Development

Tanzanian president bluntly attacks contraception, saying high birth rates are good for economy

October 25, 2018

Tanzania was one of the first countries in sub-Saharan Africa to embrace family planning. But current president John Magufuli made headlines when he said he does “not see any need for birth control," asserting that population growth is actually an economic boon to the East African nation.

Lifestyle & Belief

These Kenyan widows are fighting against sexual 'cleansing'

GlobalPost

October 23, 2018

In some rural parts of Kenya, widowhood means you’re of little value. Culturally, widows are considered impure, and tradition dictates that they must be cleaned — or “cleansed” — of their partners’ death. The aim is to chase away the demons; the ritual requires women to have sex — either with a relative or stranger.

World hunger is on the rise again, and climate change is a culprit

October 22, 2018

Some 821 million people now face food insecurity, raising numbers to the same level as almost a decade ago. The situation is worsening in South America, Central Asia and most regions of Africa, according to the UN's annual food security report. A resurgence in the use of "cover crop" and nanotechnologies may mitigate climate change impacts.

Technology

Mobile money transfers have taken off in Somalia, but it's a risky business

October 17, 2018

Bills? Groceries? School fees? Many Somalis have gone cashless, opting to use their mobile phones to send and receive money instead. But one study shows that the system lacks regulations and accountability.

Pages

Bush on his trip to Africa

Science, Tech & Environment

February 14, 2008

President Bush is scheduled to leave tomorrow for a trip to the African nations of Benin, Tanzania, Ghana, Rwanda and Liberia, and Anchor Lisa Mullins has details on an exclusive interview with the BBC

Geo answer

February 15, 2008

Anchor Marco Werman speaks with paleontologist Paul Sereno from the University of Chicago about his discovery of a new kind of dinosaur fossil. The discovery took place in Africa's Sahara Desert -- which is the answer to today's Geo Quiz.

President goes to Africa

February 15, 2008

President Bush embarks today on a 5-country tour of Africa, and for the most part, he's expecting a warm welcome but that won't be the case everywhere;

Finding a home for Africom

February 18, 2008

The World's Katy Clark reports that the Bush Administration has made slow progress when it comes to Africom -- a US military command for Africa that's aimed at promoting development and security on the continent

Health & Medicine

Making doctor recruitment a crime

February 22, 2008

Many African nations are experiencing a medical brain drain, thousands of their doctors and nurses are actively recruited to leave and work in the West; Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Dr. Edward Mills

Arts, Culture & Media

Global hit - Daxaar

February 28, 2008

For today's Global Hit, drummer Steve Reid explains how his legendary career has taken him from Motown to Africa. Steve Reid's latest album is called Daxaar ... after the city in Senegal where he recorded the CD.

South Africa's controversial pledge

March 05, 2008

Correspondent Terry FitzPatrick reports from South Africa about a heated debate over the country's new pledge of allegiance: South African officials say it promotes unity, but critics say it injects politics into the classroom.

Arts, Culture & Media

Global Hit

Science, Tech & Environment

March 11, 2008

Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Simon Broughton, editor of a British music magazine called "Songlines." The magazine is celebrating its 50th edition with a list of "50 Great Moments in World Music."

EU warns of climate refugees

March 13, 2008

The World's Gerry Hadden reports that the European Union today warned that rising global temperatures could create waves of what it calls "climate refugees."

Sports

Baseball in Africa