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Is the Nairobi Mall Carnage Bigger Than Kenya?
How groups like al-Shabaab counter the "Africa rising" narrative.
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Why a Terrifying Religious Conflict Is Raging in Nigeria
In the country's so-called Middle Belt, 785 people have died in the past two years, and the government is doing little to stop it.
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Why Obama's Trip to Africa Is Long Overdue
The continent's economy, struggle with terrorism, and burgeoning democracies are all vitally important to the U.S.
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Nigeria Is Caught Between Military Abuses and Islamist Rebels
Is the country turning into a failed state?
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What's Behind Nigeria's Escalating Bodycount?
Between an Islamic insurgency, a security crackdown, and sectarian clashes, 571 people were killed in Africa's most populous country in April.
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Meet the Ruthless New Islamist Group Terrorizing Nigeria
Ansaru's murder of seven hostages over the weekend shows that it is in some ways more powerful than other regional groups.
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The Poverty and Violence of Daily Life in Mali
Mali was broken long before this latest crisis.
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Nigeria's Presidential Campaign Has Started—Two Years Early
A controversy over mysterious posters for incumbent president Goodluck Jonathan, who hasn't said whether he will run in 2015, offers a window into the country's fractious politics
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This Is Africa's New Biggest City: Lagos, Nigeria, Population 21 Million
The West African metropolis has surpassed Cairo in size, according to the New York Times.
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South Africa's Thorny National Debate Over Nude Painting of President Zuma
What race, politics, and freedom of expression have to do with the controversial portrait.
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The Nigerian Faith Healer at the Center of Zimbabwe's Political Battle
Allies of Robert Mugabe have labeled T.B. Joshua, the prominent televangelist, a "Satanist."
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Welcome to Azawad, Africa's Newest Country
Forcibly "founded" by Tuareg rebels, this breakaway from Mali will face some significant challenges.
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Sudan's Dictator Facing Opposition at Home
After 18 years in power, Omar al-Bashir is dealing with new challenges in Khartoum.
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South Africa Leads the Continent (Slowly) on Gay Rights
Homophobia is a problem in much of Africa, but one country is showing signs of progress.
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South Sudan's Next Humanitarian Crisis
Fighting along the border is displacing tens of thousands of civilians.
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Anti-Christian Violence, and Maybe Worse, in Congo
Clashes after a troubled presidential election could re-ignite civil war
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The Challenge of Promoting Gay Rights in Africa
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton wants to make gay rights a new international norm, but she will find challenges in Africa
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Why Is Terrorism on the Rise in Nigeria?
A violent group called Boko Haram is worsening instability in Africa's most populous country
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Democracy's Growth in Africa: Slow, Violent, and Worth Celebrating
Though there have been recent setbacks, African democracy is developing well, and the U.S. should keep pushing
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In South Africa, Refusal to Allow Dalai Lama Becomes National Scandal
Why did President Jacob Zuma's government deny entry to the Tibetan leader?
