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People chant slogans during a protest in Khartoum, Sudan, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021.

‘Millions March’ protests planned across Sudan as military doubles down on power grab

Protest

Attempts to mediate between the military and civilian leaders have been unsuccessful so far. 

Part I: Rethinking the Model Family

Health & Medicine

Mutiny in Mali continues as Junta announces new constitution

Global Politics

Farmers in Mozambique trying to adapt farming to climate change

Environment

Africa faces its worst drought in 60 years

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

Lifestyle & Belief

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.

Rep. Keith Ellison on Islamophobia and Home-Grown Terrorism

Over the last few decades, the Twin Cities have become a magnet for new immigrants. In 1980, only three percent of Minneapolis and Saint Paul residents were foreign-born, compared to 15 percent in the 2010 Census. Many refugees have found a new home in the Twin Cities, including Hmong from Laos and the largest number […]

Congo: A Journey Through Goma’s ‘No Man’s Land’

Global Politics

Correspondent Michael Kavanagh traveled Thursday across the frontlines from rebel-held Goma, into Army-held territory, and then back again. He says the warring factions aren’t all keen to negotiate and residents fear the insurgents.

Mali Chaos Continues

Global Politics

Host Marco Werman talks with reporter Peter Chilson about the ongoing upheaval in Mali.

What Liberians Make of the Charles Taylor Guilty Verdict

Arts, Culture & Media

A United Nations-backed court has found Charles Taylor guilty of crimes against humanity in Sierra Leone. In Liberia, the reaction is complicated. Many still revere Taylor; others are upset that he hasn’t been charged with Liberian crimes.