Eyder Peralta
Stories
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World
What This Congolese City Is Doing To Stop Ebola From Spreading
The eastern Congolese city of Goma is grappling with Ebola. Antiseptic washes, thermometers and road blocks are in place. But Congolese say they have far bigger things to worry about then infection.
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Environment
Ethiopians Plant 350 Million Trees As Part Of 'Green Legacy' Program
In one day, Ethiopians planted more than 350 million — that's million with an M — trees. It was an effort to combat climate change and deforestation. The program has been dubbed Green Legacy.
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Music
Once A Symbol Of Freedom, Sudan's Pop Radio Station Has Fallen Almost Silent
Sudan's revolution ushered in an explosion of culture. But the military crackdown has nearly muted the most popular pop radio station. A once-vibrant cultural space is now struggling for survival.
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Despite Bloodshed, Young Sudanese Protesters Stay To Fight For Peace
Since December, security forces have killed hundreds who joined demonstrations against Omar al-Bashir's regime. The president was toppled, but the Sudanese continue to protest.
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World
Sudan's Ruling Military Junta Strike Power-Sharing Deal With Pro-Democracy Activists
Sudan's ruling military junta and the pro-democracy movement that topped the long-time ruler have agreed to share power. Protest leaders celebrated the agreement as a victory.
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World
In Sudan, Protests Resume Against Army Rule
Tens of thousands of pro-democracy protesters filled the streets of Sudan's major cities on Sunday in defiance of the generals whose violent crackdown earlier in the month left scores of people dead.
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World
Ethiopian Security Forces Kill Alleged Mastermind Of Coup Attempt
Ethiopian security forces killed the general accused of masterminding an attempted coup in a northern region. The attacks on Saturday killed five people, including the national army chief of staff.
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World
Sudan's Internet Outage
Sudanese authorities shut down the Internet around the same time that they violently broke up an opposition sit-in seeking civilian rule. The protesters are gone, but the Internet is still down.
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Politics
News Brief: Tanker Attacks, Foreign Election Influence, Sudan Opposition
The U.S. blamed Iran for attacks on oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman, while Iran denied responsibility. Also, a bill on foreign election influence and a Sudanese opposition leader speaks from hiding.
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World
Sudanese Opposition Leader Speaks Out Amid Threats
Ever since the government of Sudan violently cracked down on a pro-democracy demonstration, opposition leaders have been in hiding.