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Barack Obama on BET Buzz 2021
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Barack Obama Partners With NBA Africa

Obama expanded on his love of the game.
07/29/2021

Somalia: At Least 7 Killed in Double Bomb Attack

Two explosions occurred in crowd and in restaurant.
12/05/2014

Ugandan Lawmakers Draft New Anti-Gay Bill

The bill focuses on punishing "promotion of sexuality."
11/20/2014

Kenya Women March for Right to Wear Mini-Skirts

The protest was sparked by recent sexual harassment attacks.
11/17/2014

Kenya Marks 1 Year Since Westgate Mall Attack

A memorial plaque was unveiled to honor the 67 victims.
09/22/2014

Intel to Invest in Kenyan Developers

The new initiative will benefit developers and universities.
06/20/2013

Innocent Somali Fisherman Seeks Justice for Abduction by French

He was abducted and detained in France for four years.
06/11/2013

Thousands March for Freedom, Justice in Rare Ethiopia Protest

Demonstrators demanded the release of jailed journalists.
06/03/2013

Ugandan Children Suffer Mysterious Nodding Syndrome

Thousands have contracted this debilitating disease.
06/03/2013
Somali Journalists

Aspiring Somali Journalists Face High Murder Rate

Many sleep at the office in fear of being murdered at home.
06/03/2013
Eritrea Slapped With More Sanctions - The U.N. Security Council hit the African nation of Eritrea with additional sanctions for continuing to provide support to armed groups seeking to destabilize Somalia and other parts of the Horn of Africa.\r(Photo credit: STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)

Canada Expels Eritrean Diplomat for Allegedly Extorting Expatriates

Eritrean leader has accused Canada of "bullying."
05/31/2013