Feb 28 Ethiopia’s Farmer Relocation Plan Raises New Concerns By Larisa Epatko In an effort to clear land for investors and help boost Ethiopia's economy, the government in the East African nation is relocating farmers from land they've used for decades, sometimes against their will. Reporter Cassandra Herrman reports on Tuesday's NewsHour… Continue reading
Nov 14 Watch Somali Refugees Flee to Ethiopia to Escape Famine, Violence Kenyan troops have been drawn into the civil war in Somalia between the government and al-Shabab militants as desperate refugees flee to Ethiopia to escape violence and famine. Special Correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports from a refugee camp near… Continue watching
Aug 25 ‘Long-term’ Needs Grow in Horn of Africa as Drought Shows No Signs of Abating By Larisa Epatko Many in East Africa, still suffering from drought and hunger, are streaming into refugee camps as other countries try to close a $1.1 billion shortfall in needed funding for relief supplies. Continue reading
Jun 28 Watch As Secession Nears, Will Sudan’s North, South Manage to Cooperate? South Sudan is set to become the world's newest nation, seceding from Sudan, but the regions have recently seen an increase in violence. Margaret Warner discusses the likelihood that the rival regions can reach a long-term peace settlement with Ambassador… Continue watching
May 25 Ethiopia’s Ruling Party Wins Elections Amid Reports of Irregularities By Larisa Epatko A sweeping win by Ethiopia's ruling party in Sunday's parliamentary elections was clouded by allegations of irregularities by opposition parties and international organizations. Continue reading
Mar 18 Watch In Ethiopia, a Daily Struggle for Clean Water In the first in a series of collaborative reports about water problems around the world, Fred de Sam Lazaro reports on the shortage of potable water in Ethiopia and how the effort required to maintain existing watering points affects millions… Continue watching
Oct 01 Watch Fossil Find Sheds Light on ‘Early Evolutionary Steps’ A 4.4-million year old fossil, discovered in Africa has opened a window onto humans' "early evolutionary steps," according to the group of scientists responsible for the find. Ray Suarez reports. Continue watching
Dec 29 Somali President’s Departure Marks Next Step for Transitional Government By PBS News Hour Somalia's President Abdullahi Yusuf resigned Monday after failing to stabilize the African country that has lacked a functioning central government for 17 years. Continue reading
Oct 29 Suicide Bombings Kill at Least 22 in Somalia By PBS News Hour A series of five suicide bombings rattled multiple targets in northern Somalia Wednesday, killing at least 22 people as international talks began in Kenya over Somalia's troubled political situation. Continue reading
May 01 Watch Attack on Terror Target Sheds Light on Somalia’s Instability The U.S. military led airstrikes against terrorism suspects in Somalia Thursday, killing a suspected al-Qaida leader. A panel of experts offer perspective on what the strike may mean for security in the region, the Somali people and the U.S. war… Continue watching