Artists, travelers and locals have been rejuvenating Tunisia’s art and travel scene by transforming abandoned villages into eco-art retreats.
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As Kenya protests proposed Finance Bills, police respond with violent force, threatening freedom of speech.
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Explore a firsthand account of Mount Kilimanjaro’s Northern Circuit Route, with its incredible flora and fauna, remarkable people and an unfortunate mountain evacuation.
Read MoreThe Fight to End Sexual Violence in Sub-Saharan Africa
A variety of organizations work with young women in sub-Saharan Africa to fight sexual violence.
Read MoreWildlife or Livestock? Safari Hunting Tourism in Southern Africa
Although millions are spent on safari hunting tourism in South Africa and Zimbabwe, there is little evidence that these funds genuinely promote economic growth, improve the lives of local people or contribute to animal conservation.
Read MoreThe Indigenous Spiritual Site of Madagascar
For 500 years, the Royal Hill of Ambohimanga has remained a symbol of Madagascar's spiritual, historical and cultural heritage.
Read MoreEthiopia’s Hydroelectric Dam Opens Despite Egypt’s Protests
Undeterred by decades of water rights controversy, Ethiopia finally opened its monumental hydroelectric dam across part of the Blue Nile River, a project that has garnered fierce opposition from Egypt and Sudan.
Read MoreAfrican Union Advocates a Fix to the World Map
The African Union’s endorsement of the “Correct the Map” campaign marks a boost for a cause that’s determined to fix the distortions of our current world map
Read MoreU.N. Warns of Rising Sexual Violence in War as Aid Declines
Envoy Pramilla Patten warns that prioritizing military funding over survivor aid is an act of gender-based violence itself, reinforcing a global cycle of sexism.
Read MoreAfrica’s New Luxury Frontier
Africa is becoming a hub for Western-focused luxury travel.
Read MoreFrom Famine to Frontlines: The Human Cost of Sudan’s Civil War
Sudan is facing what the U.N. has called the world’s largest humanitarian crisis as a result of its ongoing civil war.
Read MoreUAE Denies Sudan’s Claim of Destroyed Arms-Laden Aircrafts
The August plane strike reveals a silent Emirati push for regional dominance, leaving Sudan’s starving civilians and “forgotten war” in the hands of external powers.
Read MoreCameroon: A Neglected Refugee Crisis
As both external and internal conflicts rage across Cameroon, the country’s refugee struggle has been overlooked, worsening without adequate aid or media attention.
Read MoreTrump Pushes for Deportation to an Active War Zone
The recent Supreme Court-approved U.S. deportation of eight men to war-torn South Sudan led to legal, ethical and human rights debates.
Read MoreKenya Protests: The Cost of Dissent
The roots of Kenya’s political crisis are echoed as protests shake the nation.
Read MoreFrom Chalkboards to Changes: My Experience Teaching in Rwanda
Inside a Rwandan village school where students, teachers and volunteers are reshaping education — together.
Read MoreIbrahim Traoré: The Making of a Modern Anti-Colonial Icon in Africa
At age 37, Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso’s young leader, is going viral for his pan-African speeches and anti-Western stance. Still, his ties to Russia raise difficult questions about sovereignty and influence in West Africa.
Read MoreReclaiming the Chagos Islands: Unraveling the Colonial Legacy of Mauritius
The significant return of the Chagos Islands, after centuries of British control, serves as a poignant reminder of the legacy of colonialism and the ongoing hurdles that must be overcome.
Read MoreHow IVF Could Get Rhinos Off the Endangered Animal List
Before Sudan died in 2018, scientists collected his sperm in hopes of developing an embryo that would carry on the species. In December 2019, eggs from Najin and Fatu were harvested and sent to the same lab as Sudan’s sperm. It is here that scientists toyed with the idea of in vitro fertilization (IVF) for rhinos.
Read MoreGeneration Z Quits Vaping for the Congo
Rampant child labor in the Congo has ignited an ethical social movement among Generation Z.
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