All posts tagged "Africa"
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Michael Sliwinski | June 25, 2017
After Years of Decline, Piracy May Be on the Rise Again
Why is piracy so prevalent off the coast of Somalia?
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Michael Sliwinski | May 24, 2017
The ANC After Zuma: What’s Next for South Africa?
As calls for Zuma to step down mount, what will the country's future look like?
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Michael Sliwinski | April 24, 2017
Turmoil in South Sudan, the World’s Newest Nation
What's behind the recent conflict in South Sudan?
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Emma Von Zeipel | March 23, 2017
RantCrush Top 5: March 23, 2017
It's also #NationalPuppyDay, btw.
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Emma Von Zeipel | February 21, 2017
UN Declares Man-Made Famine in South Sudan
One million people are on the verge of starvation.
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Jacob Atkins | January 3, 2017
Is the Fate of the International Criminal Court in Jeopardy?
Recent withdrawals raise questions about the court's future.
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Emma Von Zeipel | October 13, 2016
Boko Haram Releases 21 Chibok Schoolgirls in Exchange for Militant Leaders
The schoolgirls were kidnapped by the terror group in 2014.
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Alec Siegel | May 9, 2016
Kenyan Government Signals Shutdown of Refugee Camps
Over a half a million refugees would be affected by the move.
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Jessica McLaughlin | December 9, 2015
Malaria: Did Scientists Finally Find a Solution?
A new, controversial solution could save a lot of lives.
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Michael Sliwinski | November 2, 2015
Burkina Faso: A Troubled History and Looming Elections
In a country plagued with coups, will are successful elections possible?
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Kui Mwai | October 19, 2015
Reporting in Africa: President Uhuru Kenyatta Explains How We Can All Do Better
A call for change in international reporting.
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Kui Mwai | October 5, 2015
Minnesota Native Charged with Committing Sexual Abuse While Overseas
Voluntourism isn't always a good thing.
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Samuel Whitesell | October 1, 2015
South Sudan’s Continuing Pattern of Reneged Peace Deals
A region that has been plagued with violence for decades.
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Worldwide Orphans | May 11, 2015
State of the World’s Orphans
Worldwide Orphans is working to transform the lives of orphaned children across the globe. Find out more here.
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Franklin R. Halprin | December 23, 2014
Prince William Speaks Out Against Animal Poaching
People are taking notice about animal poaching, including Prince William.
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Anneliese Mahoney | October 8, 2014
Keep Calm and Carry On: You Don’t Have Ebola
It seems like all anyone can talk about anymore is Ebola.
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Anneliese Mahoney | August 22, 2014
Elephant Ivory Poachers May Have a New Friend in the NRA
If we don't do something soon, elephants may be instinct within our lifetime.
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Trevor Smith | July 30, 2014
Africa Gets Screwed Over Once Again by the White Man
A 19-year-old Oklahoma teen admitted to raping and molesting young girls and boys on a missionary trip to...