In Just One Day, Politics In These African Countries Completely Changed. Here’s What Comes Next.
South Africa ousted one president and elected another, Ethiopia lost its prime minister, and Zimbabwe’s best-known opposition leader died.
This Is What It Was Like At The African Premiere Of "Black Panther"
"Lupita Nyong'o is one of our heroes. We get to have an amazing opportunity ahead of the rest of the world to say, 'Yeah, we got this.'"
South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma Has Resigned From Office. This Is Why.
Embattled South African President Jacob Zuma faced mounting pressure from within his own party to step down amid years of allegations of corruption.
Lupita Nyong’o’s Father Arranged For An Early “Black Panther” Screening In Their Hometown
The most highly anticipated film of the year will make its African debut in the city where one of its stars grew up.
A Lawyer Conducted A Presidential Swearing-In Ceremony For An Opposition Leader. One Week Later, He Was Deported.
The deportation of Miguna Miguna has shocked Kenyans and sparked concern over citizens’ constitutional rights.
This Is What It's Like When Your Country Runs Out Of Water
People in a drought-stricken region of Madagascar are struggling with failing crops and child malnutrition, but their cries for help have been met with little action from the international community.
This City Has 4 Million People And Might Become The First In The World To Run Out Of Water
People in Cape Town, South Africa, have two and a half months to conserve as much water as they can before it all runs out on "Day Zero."
This Woman’s Response To Mugabe’s Resignation Went Viral — Now She Wonders How Long The Joy Will Last
As the excitement over Mugabe’s resignation fades, Zimbabweans wonder how long they can sustain hope for a new democracy without concrete change.
Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe Has Resigned
The embattled leader has formally stepped down from his position after mounting pressure from his own party.
Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe Still Hasn’t Stepped Down — Despite A Deadline Set By His Own Party
"We must learn to forgive and resolve contradictions, real or perceived, in a comradely Zimbabwean spirit," the 93-year-old president said in a highly anticipated address to the nation in which he failed to stand aside.
Thousands Of Zimbabweans Are Marching In The Streets, Calling For Mugabe To Resign
Any hopes the 93-year-old ruler had of clinging to power appear to be waning as thousands of Zimbabweans take to the streets pushing for him to step down.
People In Zimbabwe Still Aren’t Fully Convinced That Mugabe Will Step Down
As Zimbabweans anxiously await the outcome of the military intervention announced earlier this week, they also know to keep their optimism in check.
Robert Mugabe Is Under House Arrest After Army Takes Control Of Zimbabwe
Amid reports of gunfire and explosions in Harare, Zimbabwe's army appeared on national broadcaster ZBC to announce it was not attempting a military takeover.
Kenya's President Says He Won Again. These Are The People Who Lost.
Many Kenyans in the west of the country feel ignored by the government and betrayed by their champion, and are wondering what comes after an election where nothing went their way.
This Was The Scene Around Kenya As People Voted For President — Again
Some counties had people actually show up to vote, while in others, protesters’ interference was so strong that the polls have been postponed until Oct. 28.
Kenya’s Politics Has Turned Batshit Insane And Here’s Everything You Need To Know
Kenya’s main opposition leader said he’s dropped out of Thursday's race and asked his supporters to boycott the vote. But he’s still on the ballot.
Somalis Had Come To Live With The Danger. Then One Blast Changed Everything.
She lost her husband. He lost his children. They’re two of the thousands of people whose lives were shattered by Somalia’s deadliest terror attack in history.
A Presidential Candidate Suddenly Dropped Out Of A Do-Over Election And Kenyans Are Confused
Raila Odinga said that his party’s demands of the electoral commission were not met, so he would no longer participate in the new election the Supreme Court ordered.
He Was Meant To Secure An Election — He Turned Up Dead
Chris Msando was hired to help make sure Kenya's election went off without a hitch. His body was found one week before the vote. Now his family, his friends, and people across Kenya are asking: Who wanted him dead?
Rwandan Police Said They Released A Politician Critical Of The Government. But Her Family Can't Find Her.
Authorities say that Diane Rwigara, the only woman to run against President Paul Kagame in last month’s elections, is being investigated on suspicion of forgery and tax evasion.