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Mau Mau Settlement: How Much Cash Fixes The Past?
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Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Parallels
Libyan Radio Station Promotes Democracy, One Rap At A Time
June 18, 2013 The Arab Spring countries are still in the process of remaking themselves. Consider Libya, where militia fighters continue to roam the streets, yet a new private radio station does not hesitate to criticize the armed groups.
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Parallels
Burning Down The House: Artistic Freedom Under Fire In Egypt
June 16, 2013 The director of Cairo's Opera House has been sacked, sparking protests and a sit-in at the Culture Ministry. Egyptian artists say there's a culture war underway, pitting secularists against the Islamist administration of President Mohamed Morsi.
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Music Interviews
Flamenco Sensation Buika Embraces Her 'Animal' Voice
June 13, 2013 When Buika was growing up on the Spanish island of Majorca, she was used to people saying her voice was ugly. But that didn't stop her. Today, Buika blends flamenco with jazz, blues and soul. Here, she explains how she found her voice and offers a look at her new album.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
The Two-Way
Egyptian Author Sentenced To Prison For Book 'Where Is God?'
June 12, 2013 Filed months after the fall of former president Hosni Mubarak's regime, the charges against Karam Saber reportedly brought the first blasphemy case after Egypt's revolution.
Art & Design
British Designer Ozwald Boateng's Dream To Dress Africa
June 12, 2013 Boateng became the first black designer on London's prestigious Savile Row. Since then, he's made quite the name for himself; his tailored suits cost as much as $40,000. Host Michel Martin speaks with Ozwald about his career, style and Ghanaian heritage.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
The Two-Way
Egypt Said To Be In Talks With Ethiopia Over Nile Dam Plan
June 11, 2013 Egypt's President Mohamed Morsi has warned Ethiopia that "all options are open" in dealing with what his government sees as a security issue: Ehiopia's project to build a dam on the Nile River. An Egyptian official tells Agence France-Presse that talks are under way to ease tensions over the plan.
Animals
To Crack Down On Rhino Poaching, Authorities Turn To Drones
June 11, 2013 Sky-high prices for elephant ivory and rhino horn have pushed wildlife poaching to a fever pitch. So in attempt to outfox the sophisticated poaching operations, conservationists and government rangers are teaming up to launch small, camera-carrying drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles, above southwest Africa.
Monday, June 10, 2013
Sunday, June 09, 2013
Britain Apologizes For Colonial-Era Torture Of Kenyan Rebels
June 9, 2013 The historic apology — and the unprecedented settlement — has been years in the making. A Harvard graduate student helped bring about the settlement for the surviving Mau Mau victims of torture and abuse at the hands of the British.
Saturday, June 08, 2013
The Two-Way
Nelson Mandela 'Breathing On His Own' After Hospitalization
June 8, 2013 The 94-year-old former South African president and anti-apartheid leader had a recurrence of an illness that had recently caused him to be hospitalized.
Wednesday, June 05, 2013
Tuesday, June 04, 2013
