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Opposition Party Challenges South Africa's Ruling Party In Municipal Elections

6:06am August 05, 2016

While South Africans await final results in municipal elections, the ruling African National Congress, the party of Nelson Mandela, appears to be suffering a setback. Reporter Peter Granitz in Pretoria explains why these local elections are so important.

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People inspect a damaged mosque following an October 2015 explosion in Maiduguri, Nigeria. Maiduguri is in Borno State, where Boko Haram was born.

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Who's In Charge Of Boko Haram? Split Emerges As 2 Men Claim Leadership

2:42pm August 04, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

Cracks are forming at the highest levels of the Nigeria-based extremist group. The Islamic State has named a new leader and a new strategy for the group, but the old leader says he's still in charge.

South Sudan's James Nyang Chiengjiek (left) and Yiech Pur Biel speak with Kenyan coach Joseph Domongole at the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro on July 30. South Sudan, which became independent in 2011, will have three runners compet

Meet The Newest Olympic Teams: Kosovo and South Sudan

7:43pm August 03, 2016

by Melissa Block

Kosovo, which declared independence in 2008, and South Sudan, which followed three years later, are both sending athletes to the Olympics for the first time.

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Baptist Pastor Inspires Protests Against Zimbabwe's Authoritarian Leader

4:30pm August 03, 2016

by Peter Granitz

A Baptist preacher has become the unlikely leader of a social media movement that's inspired Zimbabweans to protest against their authoritarian ruler and the collapsed economy.

The runners in Project Kirotshe take off through forested mountains. For participating in the club, they each get a stipend to pay school fees.

What Makes The Kids Of Congo Run?

3:52pm August 03, 2016

by Daniel Socha

They joined a club started by an Olympic marathoner. They've learned to push through the pain. They get their school fees paid. And one of them is fast enough to join her mentor in Rio.

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Nigerian, Interpol Agents Collaborate In Arrest Of Top Cyber Scammer

6:37pm August 01, 2016

by Ofeibea Quist-Arcton

Nigerian and international agents have arrested the alleged kingpin of a ubiquitous email scam that netted tens of millions of dollars.

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U.S. Begins Airstrikes Against Islamic State Fighters In Libya

6:37pm August 01, 2016

by Tom Bowman

American warplanes have begun attacking Islamic State fighters in Libya. It's the first step in what the U.S. and its allies hope is a new international campaign to stabilize a nation that's been in chaos since the 2011 NATO military intervention decapitated its government but did not establish a viable successor — creating conditions that ISIS found inviting.

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Travel NIghtmare: Monkey Business

9:19am July 30, 2016

In the latest story from listeners about their Travel Nightmares, Susan Ford Hoffert tells us about a monkey attack in South Africa.

2,200-Year-Oly Mummy Shows Unhealthy Ancient Egyptians

9:08am July 30, 2016

A 2,200 year old mummy that recently went on display in Israel turned out to be a pretty unhealthy guy.

This scene of village life was painted on the wall of a northern coastal town in Mauritania.

Health & Safety

It Takes A Village To Determine The Origins Of An African Proverb

7:00am July 30, 2016

by Joel Goldberg

Hillary Clinton mentioned the "village" saying. Cory Booker warned of the dangers of going it alone. Are these really African proverbs, as the speakers claim? We ask the experts.