Dakar

Lesbians in Senegal just want a place where they can be themselves

Gay sex in Senegal is illegal, but there is the beginnings of a gay rights movement there. Unfortunately, it doesn't include gay women.

The return of Senegal's Orchestra Baobab

It's been 10 years since Orchestra Baobab's last album. However, one of their key members didn't take part on their new release because he wanted to continue to practice law.

Remembering Doudou Ndiaye Rose — a master who brought Senegalese drumming to the world

Doudou Ndiaye Rose was a master drummer from Senegal. And he played with the best of 'em — Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, the Rolling Stones, Josephine Baker. But perhaps his most personal performances were with his children and grandchildren, sometimes all at once. Rose died Wednesday at the age of 85.

Kenyan musician Sila creates a new superhero he can relate to — Super African!

While growing up, Kenyan musician Sila was a comic book junkie. He dreamed of inventing an African superhero and comic book series. Now, he finally has.

Thousands of health workers in Senegal receive no pay. Is that fair?

In many developing countries, thousands of volunteers serve as community health workers. But who is looking after their interests? Amy Costello reports from the West African nation of Senegal.

'Like vultures:' Press hovering around ailing Nelson Mandela, angering South Africans

With very little information available regarding the deteriorating health of South Africa's former-President Nelson Mandela, foreign media is waiting outside the hospital for him to either die or dramatically improve. Their vigil is angering some South Africans, including parts of the Mandela family.

Dakar-Based Artist Keyti Raps the News

Many Senegalese are excited about President Obama's visit there, says Dakar-based artist Keyti, who raps the news on Senegalese TV.

Attacks in Niger Underline a Spread of Islamist Extremist Groups in West Africa

Islamist militants set off two suicide bombings in Niger Thursday. 20 people were killed in addition to the bombers. Friday, French special forces helped Niger's military secure the base, where they shot dead two militants who were still hiding.

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Haiti on brink of becoming latest member of African Union

If all goes as planned, Haiti, yes North America's Haiti, will become the latest member of the African Union sometime in January. Haiti and Africa share a sense of history, and African countries stepped up in the wake of Haiti's earthquake, which has led some to conclude the time is right to formalize their ties.