Horn of Africa

Some onlookers think President Barack Obama’s “charisma” might help nudge Ethiopia onto a more democratic path

The protests that forced Burkina Faso’s longtime ruler to step down are echoing on the other side of the continent, where young protesters in Djibouti are calling for their own leader to step down after 15 years. They face not only a repressive government, but its international supporters as well.

Al-Shabab is building a media empire and finding broader support by taking over radio stations in Somalia. And it’s sending its recruits to foment violence in neighboring Kenya. Al-Shabab is building a media empire and finding broader support by taking over radio stations in Somalia. And it’s sending its recruits to foment violence in neighboring Kenya.

If you ever plan to travel by sea off the coast of east Africa, make a note to self: Britney Spears’ music seems to have a repellent effect against pirates.

Westgate hero tells his story: Abdul Haji, the Kenyan businessman who fought the terrorists and rescued dozens.