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January 08, 2015
Mysterious Attack in Burundi May Have Political Consequences

Politically motivated violence becomes an increasing concern ahead of this year's elections
January 02, 2015
Kenyan Court Suspends Parts of New Security Law

The government has faced mounting pressure to boost security since al-Shabab fighters killed 67 people in a Nairobi shopping mall in September 2013
January 01, 2015
DRC Rebels Face Deadline to Disarm

Regional heads of state gave FDLR six months to fully disarm or face military action on January 2
December 30, 2014
In Kenya, Family Planning is an Economic Safeguard

Providing contraception, education to women is not just about population control, it's also about protecting country's economic interests
December 30, 2014
In Kenya, Family Planning is an Economic Safeguard

With Kenya's population expected to double by the year 2050, the government and non-governmental organizations are investing heavily in family planning. As VOA East Africa Correspondent Gabe Joselow reports, providing contraception and education to women is not just about population control, it's also about protecting the country's economic interests.
December 25, 2014
For Somalis, 2014 Marked by Political Instability Within Government

While Somalia has long been torn apart by warfare and violence, this year one of the country's biggest challenges has come from within the government, as political infighting curtails the country's progress, threatens security gains and disappoints the international community. VOA's Gabe Joselow report.
December 25, 2014
For Somalis, 2014 Marked by Political Instability Within Government

For a nation long riven by warfare and violence, this year's biggest challenges from within government
December 24, 2014
Conservationists Use Science to Preserve Rare Species of Rhino

With just five northern white rhinos left in the world, caretakers hope reproductive science may be able to preserve the gene pool
December 19, 2014
Kenya's Tough Anti-Terror Law Signed

Measure grants new authority to police; critics say it threatens civil liberties
December 17, 2014
S. Sudan Neighbors Expect Surge of Refugees in 2015

Humanitarian agencies say number could rise to 821,000 people next year if a lasting peace is not achieved soon
December 16, 2014
Rights Group: Rebels Massacring Civilians in E. Congo

HRW documents brutality in Beni territory, where witnesses say rebels have been hacking civilians to death with machetes, axes
December 10, 2014
Could Kenya Learn From Ethiopia's Anti-terror Strategy?

Analysts say country's neighbor to the north has had much more success preventing terrorism on its own soil, despite having a much longer border with Somalia
December 09, 2014
Displaced in Kenya Hope for Justice Without ICC

Last week, the International Criminal Court prosecutor dropped crimes-against-humanity charges against Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, citing a lack of evidence. Some of those displaced by the violence in 2007-08 that Kenyatta was accused of organizing think the government might now be more free to help them. VOA's Gabe Joselow reports.
December 09, 2014
Displaced in Kenya Hope for Justice Without ICC

Some say prosecution of President Uhuru Kenyatta was poorly executed distraction from more important issues
December 05, 2014
ICC Drops Case Against Kenyan President

Kenyatta was facing charges for allegedly organizing post-election violence in late 2007 and early 2008 that killed about 1,100 people
December 02, 2014
Top Kenyan Officials Sacked After Massacre

President Uhuru Kenyatta replacing interior minister, police chief following apparent attack Tuesday by al-Shabab militants that left 36 people dead
November 06, 2014
Report: Chinese Delegation Smuggled Ivory From Tanzania

China is world's largest market for smuggled ivory, where it is seen as a status symbol and used in traditional Chinese medicines
November 03, 2014
South Sudan Violence Spreads to Kenyan Refugee Camp

Fighting, which follows alleged rape of a young girl, has divided Dinka and Nuer residents of Kakuma refugee camp against each other
October 31, 2014
In Kenyan Prison, Good Grades Are Path to Freedom

Some inmates who get high marks could see their sentences commuted to non-custodial status
October 23, 2014
South Sudan Crisis Threatens Development

Economic costs and lost development opportunities in South Sudan have erased what little progress the country has made since independence in 2011

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