20 years later in Rwanda, reminders that justice isn’t done
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As a week of commemoration ceremonies begins, many note that key perpetrators are still at large.
20 years later in Rwanda, reminders that justice isn’t done
As a week of commemoration ceremonies begins, many note that key perpetrators are still at large.
20 years after genocide, Rwanda seeks tech revolution
Technology is viewed as key to redressing effects of the genocide and moving Rwanda forward.
Uganda holds ‘thanksgiving’ event for anti-gay law
Thousands gathered Monday to thank Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni for signing a harsh new anti-gay law.
Guinea steps up fight against Ebola
A major clean-up effort is underway in Guinea's capital in the fight to contain what could be an unprecented epidemic.
Pistorius trial postponed until April 7
A South African court postponed the murder trial of Oscar Pistorius until April 7, when he is expected to take the stand. The delay comes as one of the legal aides who assists the judge is ill.
Central African Republic marks a year since coup
At least nine people were killed in fighting in the Central African Republic, adding to the thousands who have died since a coup plunged the country into chaos.
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Rwanda’s somber remembrance
In powerful ceremonies, heads of state, survivors and children mark 20 years since the 1994 Rwandan genocide.
Rwanda’s journey after the genocide
Two decades later, the country has made great strides economically.
1996: Rwandan refugees return from Zaire
The refugees return and efforts are made to reunite children and parents.
Crisis in the Central African Republic
During months of violence, more than 130,000 people have taken refuge in Cameroon, but many are sheltered in the capital.
In Senegal, birth control meets religious rejection
A campaign to encourage smaller families is denounced as un-Islamic.
Chad marks Zakouma National Park’s anniversary
50th anniversary of it’s oldest park with ceremonial incineration of elephant tusks.
Instability, violence in Central African Republic
Killings and atrocities continue as thousands flee to neighboring countries.
Animal views
Kenyan lions fitted with GPS-tracking collars, a snowy owl in downtown Washington and other fascinating creatures.
Explosion at security headquarters in Cairo
At least five people were killed in highest-profile attack on Egypt’s military-backed government since Morsi’s ouster last year.
Amid violence, Egyptians vote on new constitution
Egyptians vote on a draft document backed by the military-appointed government that could lead to fresh elections.
Thousands displaced by fighting in South Sudan
The violence began in mid-December and quickly sparked inter-ethnic attacks.
Protests in Egypt
The trial of ousted president Mohamed Morsi has been postponed until Feb. 1, prompting clashes in Cairo.
Tensions ease in Central African Republic
There were signs of some calm after the man who seized power last year went into exile.
Huge crowds gather to remember Mandela
Scores of world leaders and tens of thousands of South Africans honor their former leader’s extraordinary life.
Bomb blast hits bus in Cairo, wounds 5 people
A bomb explodes in a busy intersection near schools in the Egyptian capital.
Bombing at Egyptian police station
A powerful car bomb tore through a police headquarters in a Nile Delta city, killing 13 people.
Israel seeks ways to get illegal migrants to leave
The Israeli government says it won’t forcibly deport illegal African migrants, but it’s looking for ways to get them to leave voluntarily.
South Sudan conflict leaves hundreds dead
The clashes are apparently pitting soldiers from the president’s tribe against those of the ousted vice president.
A look inside Giza Zoo
Cairo’s underfunded, overwhelmed animal park has been beset by poverty, tear gas and suspicious animal deaths.
In rural South Africa, racism outlives Mandela
In the town of Ventersdorp, “the white people are running away” as blacks move in nearby.
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