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In Uganda, Museveni steamrolls to a sixth term. Billions in U.S. aid help him stay in power.
A U.S. envoy called the election “fundamentally flawed.” But Uganda remains a key player for U.S. policies in Africa.
In Uganda, Museveni steamrolls to a sixth term. Billions in U.S. aid help him stay in power.
A U.S. envoy called the election “fundamentally flawed.” But Uganda remains a key player for U.S. policies in Africa.
Ugandan opposition reels from widespread repression ahead of Thursday’s election
Intimidation tactics by Yoweri Museveni’s government have cast a pall over the vote.
Ugandan opposition reels from widespread repression ahead of Thursday’s election
Intimidation tactics by Yoweri Museveni’s government have cast a pall over the vote.
Senegal’s star student has vanished in France. Where is Diary Sow?
The young woman, who attended a Paris prep school, has not been heard from since Jan. 4.
Senegal’s star student has vanished in France. Where is Diary Sow?
The young woman, who attended a Paris prep school, has not been heard from since Jan. 4.
Uganda’s election shapes up as a contest of young vs. old
Two-thirds of voters are younger than 30. That doesn’t mean the young candidate will win.
The world in 2030 may be worse than in 2020
Three mega trendlines that could define the next decade.
As U.S. forces leave, Somalia’s elite fighting unit fears becoming a political pawn
Ahead of elections, the reputation of American-trained special forces is on the line.
South Africa imposes strict new rules as it surpasses 1 million covid-19 cases
A second wave is growing exponentially, driven by a new variant and superspreader events.
The pandemic dealt a blow to global trade and revived an old dream: Self-reliance
Global trade fell by nearly a fifth from April to June, touching off a succession of harried responses by leaders tempted by dreams of greater autonomy as an alternative to today’s tightly inte...
Police killed at least 20 Kenyans while enforcing coronavirus rules. Hopes for justice are fading.
Since 2011, less than 1 percent of police officers charged with crimes have been convicted.
South Africa’s second coronavirus wave is fueled by a new strain, teen ‘rage festivals’
More than 1,000 people linked to a graduation party have tested positive since last week.
Coronavirus vaccinations have started. But people in Africa face a much longer wait.
Public health officials warn that stark disparities are emerging as wealthier countries reserve most of the world’s doses.
People affiliated with French military used Facebook to meddle in Africa
The French network did online combat with Russian actors over the upcoming election in the Central African Republic.
Boko Haram claims kidnapping of over 300 boys in Nigeria, marking an alarming move west
The mass abductions happened far from where the extremist group normally operates.
U.S. lifts Sudan’s designation as a state sponsor of terrorism
The move will hasten Sudan’s reintegration into the global economy after years of isolation.
More than 300 boys missing after gunmen raid school in northwest Nigeria
One student described escaping from kidnappers as they dragged the boys through the woods.
Trump’s parting gift to Morocco
Morocco's leadership needed a popular national victory, such as U.S. recognition of its Western Sahara claims, to assuage public opinion on full normalization with Israel.
U.S. recognition of Morocco’s claim over disputed region threatens more tension
President Trump’s decision pits the United States against most of the world and could deprive the Western Sahara’s people of a referendum on independence.
Ethiopia’s war in Tigray shows no signs of abating, despite government’s victory claims
Even with a U.N. pact, desperately needed humanitarian aid has yet to enter the embattled Tigray region.
Diego Maradona and the passing of a global icon
The extent of the Argentine soccer legend's celebrity — and the fervor of his admirers — may never be seen again.