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In Kampala: Congo and M23 agree on almost everything before talks collapseGreat Lakes envoys pushed for a deal to end long and bloody conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo. But agreed status of M23 rebels was too high a hurdle.
How solar power is lighting up business in rural East AfricaThe rural town of Oldonyo-Sambu in Tanzania does not have electric power. But with outside help and a self-run local energy center, that is changing a bit.
First global report on slavery: Half the top 10 nations are AfricanMauritania ranks the highest in the world, with 25 percent of its population deemed to be enslaved.
In Africa's south, US 'democracy promotion' needs a rethinkZimbabwe's flawed election is not the only issue. Africa's southern tier faces potentially volatile elections in Madagascar this year, and Mozambique and Malawi in 2014.
The power of 96 elephants: Teaming up to end ivory poachingBy the way, profits from illegal ivory also help fund Al Shabab and the Lord's Resistance Army.
US terrorism fight in Africa: Does it promote instability there?After military operations in Libya and Somalia, US counterterrorism appears to 'live on the edge of international law.'
Sudan is in revolt. Why isn't anyone listening?Last week in the midst of a violent suppression of protest, Sudan's interior minister was in New York discussing peace and humanity. It was appalling.
Is the International Criminal Court a tool of Western imperialism? No.Some moral leaders like South Africa's Archbishop Desmond Tutu agree, saying the world court is designed for accountability and to end impunity.
Keep away from schools or we'll kill you: Amnesty on Boko HaramDays after some 40 college students were killed at night in northern Nigeria, Amnesty International has issued a new report on Boko Haram.
Toxic cocktail: Africa's binge-drinking problem and liquor firmsBut emerging picture of the continent as a place of high drinking rates is not entirely accurate.
Senegal names new corruption busting prime ministerSenegal's corruption is rampant, but Senegal watchers think the country's new Prime Minister Aminata Touré will make a difference.
In Syria buildup, Obama can't forget broader Muslim world'The US approach to the Israel-Palestinian conflict, Iran, Libya, and perhaps soon, Syria, is seen by many in northern Nigeria as fundamentally anti-Islamic.'
- How to deal with Boko Haram: A primer
New 8-page study says local initiatives and national political will are key to dealing with radical jihad in northern Nigeria.
- A class of none: Students go 0 for 25,000 on University of Liberia entrance exam
The failure by even a single student to gain admission underscores the difficulties still facing Liberia 10 years after its civil war ended.
Lost and found: UNICEF software reunites families in refugee campsThe new technology has helped aid workers quickly connect stranded Congolese children to their families in Ugandan refugee camps.
Want to help Congolese? Give them money – directly, says Ben AffleckThe actor is creating a database of Congolese NGOs to allow people to donate money from abroad directly to local anti-poverty efforts.
Oscar Pistorius indicted for murder, trial setOscar Pistorius, the South African runner, was formally charged with the Valentine's Day murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp.
Want to grow Africa's economies? Invest in energy.Africa has 12 percent of the world's population, but uses only 3 percent of its electricity. Infrastructure is the primary challenge to getting more Africans on the grid.
In northern Nigeria, vigilante groups join fight against jihadisCivilian militias are springing up to fight the Islamist insurgency of Boko Haram in northern Nigeria. But so far the jihadist group seems undeterred.
British bank faces backlash for cutting money transfer service to SomaliaBarclays bank says it doesn't want to enable money laundering, but critics say it is cutting vital flows of money into the country.
