Africa

Scientists Find New Killer Virus In Africa

Science - May 29, 2009

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Darfur Makes Sudan's Omar al-Bashir Barack Obama's Biggest African Foe

By William J. Dobson - Opinion - May 22, 2009

As Darfur cries, Sudanese strongman thumbs his nose at humanity. Obama must act swiftly. more >>

Out of Africa: Massive Study of African Genetics Reveals Migration and Ancestry

Science - May 1, 2009

Research traces most African American ancestors to Western Africa. more >>

Africans Have World's Greatest Genetic Variation

Science - April 30, 2009

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Pope's Dangerous AIDS Message In Africa: No Condoms

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - March 18, 2009

His message could not be less compassionate to African women. more >>

Is Pope Benedict XVI Right on HIV/AIDS Prevention in Africa?

Opinion - March 17, 2009

The pope says abstinence, and not condoms, is the way to slow the spread of AIDS in Africa. more >>

Al Qaeda's Terrorist Web in Africa

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - March 17, 2009

The U.S. military is monitoring the reach of extremist factions in countries such as Somalia. more >>

Africa, a Troubled Continent, Eyes Obama With Impossibly High Hopes

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - January 16, 2009

As the first African-American president, Obama will face extra pressure to deal with Africa's crises. more >>

Immigration Fraud Riddles Suspended Family Reunification Program

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - December 11, 2008

The State Department suspends its family reunification policy. more >>

CIA Director says al Qaeda Much Weaker in Southeast Asia

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - November 13, 2008

The terrorist network is on the run in Indonesia, but is getting stronger in Middle East and Africa. more >>

Star Power

Money & Business - November 10, 2008

This entrepreneur is enlisting a little help from Hollywood to meet her double bottom line. more >>

Wise Elephants Fear Roads

Science - October 27, 2008

Forest elephants are steering clear of Africa roads where poaching is rampant. more >>

Pirates Still Terrorize High Seas

Science - October 21, 2008

Sophisticated pirates who hijack trade ships cause billions of dollars in losses every year. more >>

Data Points: Urbanization

Opinion - September 11, 2008

Urban growth is expected to rise rapidly in less developed regions by 2050. more >>

Giant Clams Fed Early Humans

Science - August 28, 2008

Giant clams might have helped feed prehistoric humans as they first migrated out of Africa. more >>

The Shot Heard (Nowhere) ’Round the World

By Sam Dealey - Sam Dealey - August 11, 2008

Mauritania's coup more >>

A Grim 10-Year Anniversary of the U.S. Embassy Bombings in Africa

By Kevin Whitelaw - Nation & World - August 7, 2008

With the attacks, al Qaeda emerged as the pre-eminent terrorist threat to the United States. more >>

The Zimbabwe Election Countdown

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - June 11, 2008

Ruling regime uses violence and food as weapons to defeat opposition in June 27 vote. more >>

Global Hunger: Blame to Go Around

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - May 30, 2008

The problem has only worsened since pledges were made 12 years ago. more >>

A Slowing Economy Tests Spaniards' Views of Immigrants

By Eduardo Cue - Nation & World - April 18, 2008

Once a country of emigration itself, Spain has become a magnet for migrants from Africa and elsewhere. more >>

Financial Frontiersman Touts African Stocks

By Kirk Shinkle - Money & Business - April 1, 2008

Even Zimbabwe is not too risky a bet for broker Jon Auerbach. more >>

Who Are the Berbers?

By Emma Schwartz - Nation & World - March 13, 2008

Berbers are the indigenous people of North Africa, most are Muslim. more >>

Morocco's Berbers Reclaim Their Language and Their Indigenous Culture