President Omar al-Bashir widely expected to win vote, which opposition boycotted
President, who is wanted by International Criminal Court on war crimes charges, is running virtually uncontested, as main opposition parties boycott poll, accuse government of political oppression
Front-runner and likely winner in presidential poll is longtime strongman President Omar al-Bashir, who has been busy forming new alliances, facing down old enemies
Sudanese leader touts country’s military contributions to Saudi-led operation in Yemen, takes swipe at Western critics
Some prisoners get a new perspective through education program, which can help them launch their own appeals and defend themselves in court
At a women's prison in Nairobi, Kenyan inmates are taking the law into their own hands. VOA's Gabe Joselow reports on how law classes have helped inmates launch their own appeals and defend themselves in court.
Victims of the devastating terrorist attack that left 148 people dead last week in Garissa, Kenya are trying to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives. VOA’s Gabe Joselow has the story from northeastern Kenya.
Kenyan military is keeping tight grip on town after attack, while at local hospital, student survivors recount gruesome stories of day of horror
Following one of the worst terror attacks in Kenya’s history, dusty frontier town tries to pick up the pieces
Police, survivors said the gunmen stormed campus of Garissa University College and opened fire 'indiscriminately'
Influential Catholic Church in Burundi has joined the growing chorus of civil society and opposition groups urging President Nkurunziza not to run
Gideon Mwiti Irea faces accusations of beating and raping woman who had come to his private office a few days ago to discuss official business
Years of violence, poor harvests and trade constraints leave 2.5 million without enough food
More than 2.5 million people are facing food insecurity in war-torn South Sudan, humanitarian agencies warn. Reporting from opposition-held territory, VOA's Gabe Joselow explains the dimensions of the crisis and how ordinary South Sudanese are coping without getting enough to eat.
UN finds that despite months of alarm-ringing ahead of catastrophe, response is often too little, too late
Lankien, in northeastern Jonglei state, is an opposition stronghold
In the opposition-held territory of South Sudan, a population under pressure from more than 15 months of conflict remains determined to hold off government forces after the recent collapse of peace talks. VOA's Gabe Joselow has this report from the opposition stronghold of Lankien.
Strong dollar already saps local buying power; worries build with possible asset freezes
Using symbolic incineration, government promises to destroy all of its remaining ivory stocks as it steps up fight against poaching
Prize committee also recognizes Hifikepunye Pohamba's successful efforts to reduce rates of HIV, to extend free primary education to all of citizens and to promote gender equality in government
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