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Two generals competing for control of Sudan will likely lead to more hunger and more mass killings. The fighting has now displaced more than 10 million people since last April. Diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict have all failed. The World’s Africa Correspondent Halima Gikandi reports from Nairobi.

This week, the civil war in Sudan entered its ninth month. The fighting between Sudan’s Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary militia broke out last April following tensions over integrating the two forces. Those plans were part of an effort to transition Sudan to a civilian-led democracy after years of dictatorship. Now, the country is experiencing one of the

Growing up in Libya's capital of Tripoli, Bahjat Etorjman dreamed of becoming a musician. When conflict broke out in his home country in 2011, he fled with his family to Malta. It's there that he got the chance to make his dreams come true. Now his songs, which blend Arabic, English and Libyan dialects, are attracting a huge global fanbase. The World's Halima Gikandi spoke

This week, lawmakers in Kenya got a dressing down. On Tuesday, the speaker of Kenya’s Parliament announced a ban on certain forms of clothing, including a suit popularized by former President of Zambia Kenneth Kaunda. The ban has caused some controversy in Kenya, especially because the suit has become a favorite of the country's president. Host Marco Werman speaks with The

A lot of the news about the Sahel region in West Africa these days is about the horrific violence caused by terrorist groups. A new film about that crisis had its North American premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival earlier this month. "Sira," by Burkinabe filmmaker Apolline Traoré, tells the story of one woman's journey to survive and seek vengeance after a

For years, the Women's Initiatives for Gender Justice was a strong voice in The Hague for victims of gender violence in places like northern Uganda, where rebel leader Joseph Kony terrorized the local population. Now, its former director, Brigid Inder, is being accused of funding him behind the scenes. Inder once served as a special adviser to the former ICC Prosecutor Fatou

The Sahel region in West Africa has seen several military coups in recent years — most recently in Niger in July. The military leaders behind these coups have defended their actions with similar promises: that they will address the violence caused by terrorist groups in the region. This violence has displaced millions of people. But recent reports indicate that insecurity has

The conflict in Sudan between rival armed forces continues to wreak havoc across the country. Academics are worried about the irreversible impact on Sudan's cultural heritage. Fighting has already led to the partial destruction of libraries, museums and other important heritage sites. An effort called the Sudan Heritage Project Initiative aims to protect it from further

On Friday evening, a rare 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Morocco in the heart of the Atlas Mountains. More than 2,000 people are reported dead, with many more injured. Aid workers say rough terrain is making rescue efforts difficult. The World's Africa correspondent Halima Gikandi reports.

The fighting in Sudan between rival armed forces has now dragged on for 150 days. Both sides in this conflict are accused of serious human rights violations. So far, multiple international efforts at mediation have failed to bring about a lasting ceasefire. Experts warn that a broader civil war could be on the horizon. The World's Africa correspondent Halima Gikandi reports.