Africa

Eritrea’s Gross Religious Freedom Violations Force Many to Flee, UN Report Says

Eritrea’s Gross Religious Freedom Violations Force Many to Flee, UN Report Says
Eritrea, a country in the Horn of Africa known for having the second-largest number of migrants crossing the Mediterranean, is committing serious religious freedom abuses.

Focus on Africa’s Islamic Extremists has Diverted Attention from South Sudan’s Growing Crisis

Focus on Africa’s Islamic Extremists has Diverted Attention from South Sudan’s Growing Crisis
As world attention shifts to the growing influence of Muslim militant groups on the African continent, few have paid any attention to the ongoing bloody conflict in South Sudan.

Islamic Insurgency Isn’t Just a Mideast Problem, as Africans Know All Too Well

Islamic Insurgency Isn’t Just a Mideast Problem, as Africans Know All Too Well
The rise of the so-called Islamic State dominated headlines in 2014, and trained the eyes of the world back on the Middle East. Perhaps it should have looked at Africa as well.

World AIDS Day Observed while Report Shows Progress

World AIDS Day Observed while Report Shows Progress
World AIDS day was observed today around the globe. For the first time in 30 years, the day was marked with a promising report: More people are receiving treatment for AIDS than are becoming infected with HIV.

Surprising Good News in the Ebola Fight

Surprising Good News in the Ebola Fight
The CDC announced that 1.4 million people could be infected with the Ebola virus by next year if it is not contained. But there's good news on this tragic front from two unlikely sources.