Through memorial and public service, younger generation keeps one eye on the past and another on the future
As country prepares to commemorate 20th anniversary of tragic event on April 7, visitors from US see similarities to Holocaust
In his first state of the nation address since taking office last year, President Kenyatta acknowledged his government's issues with waste and corruption; says administration is focusing on combating terrorism
Kenya hopes to build a nuclear plant by 2025, but doubters wonder whether nuclear power is safe compared to other clean energy sources
Kenya orders Somali refugees across country to return to designated camps, following recent attacks and threats attributed to militants
US officials say 150 additional special forces personnel, four Osprey tiltrotor aircraft will assist African forces in operations against Lord's Resistance Army and group's elusive leader
Some activists believe the government is intentionally stifling the opposition in order to place the ruling party in stronger position ahead of next year's presidential and parliamentary elections
AU peacekeeping forces retook control of several key towns in southwest while acknowledging more challenges ahead as they attempt to reclaim more territory
Officials say offensive against two towns in Gedo region, is just the start of a fresh effort to oust group from its remaining strongholds in Somalia
Kenya could become next battleground for gay rights as lawmakers plan to introduce motion in parliament to compel authorities to more strongly enforce anti-homosexual laws
Recent al-Shabab strikes at the heart of the Somali government with a string of suicide attacks in Mogadishu, and a fresh recruitment drive point to a resurgence of one of Africa's most feared terrorist groups
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud was not harmed in brazen assault that police say involved militants dressed in uniforms similar to those worn by presidential guards
Army spokesman tells VOA rebel forces attacked Malakal early Tuesday while opposition spokesman blames government for resumption of fighting in city
Kenyan authorities had earlier banned the anti-corruption protest, citing security concerns and 'threat of terrorism'
Intensive effort is underway to tally and protect threatened elephant population from poaching
Representatives from across Africa, world, pledge their support for African-led peacekeeping force known as MISCA
Newly appointed AU chairman urges African nations to commit resources to resolve the continent’s problems
Cease-fire deal signed last week between South Sudan’s government, rebels calls for progressive withdrawal or redeployment of allied forces in the country
In opening remarks, Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn said issues of peace and security have been 'major preoccupation' of AU in past year
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud speaks to VOA in Addis Ababa
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