Fight over genetically modified crops tears at Tanzania

(Sharon Schmickle / For The Washington Post)

Drought-tolerant corn is off-limits as groups debate the best approach for easing hunger across Africa.

After Nairobi Mall attack, backlash against Somalis

After Nairobi Mall attack, backlash against Somalis

Key questions remain unanswered even as a murky investigation by Kenyan authorities leads to arrests.

With many missing after mall siege, Kenyans want answers

With many missing after mall siege, Kenyans want answers

Many are in an emotional limbo amid a search for relatives and friends who haven’t been seen since the attack.

FBI agents join Kenya mall attack investigation

FBI agents join Kenya mall attack investigation

Federal agents are in Kenya to help with the investigation, analyzing fingerprints and DNA to determine the identities of victims and the terrorists.

Behind Nairobi attack, a Somali mastermind

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Mukhtar Abu Zubeyr is bookish and recites poetry. He has also killed most rivals to gain control of al-Shabab.

Kenyan officials say siege is over; death toll expected to rise

Kenyan officials say siege is over; death toll expected to rise

The four-day long standoff could bolster the image of the brutal al-Shabab in global jihadist circles.

Gunmen in Kenya siege said to be international group

Gunmen in Kenya siege said to be international group

The al-Shabab militants who launched the attack reportedly spoke English, were from different nations.

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India’s blue helmets

After years of leading the peacekeeping mission in Congo, India is scaling back on its military commitments.

Ivory Coast’s civil war

The country is struggling to regain stability.

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