Somalia's New Media Laws Could Decimate The Country's Local Reporting
Somalia now requires its journalists to have a degree, which could hinder the reporting in an already underreported part of the world.

Official: Jihadis abduct at least 50 women in Burkina Faso
Jihadi violence linked to al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group has overrun Burkina Faso, killing thousands and displacing nearly 2 million people.
By AP
Sudan's Generals, Pro-Democracy Group Ink Deal To End Crisis
Sudan's coup leaders and the main pro-democracy group signed a deal Monday to establish a civilian-led transitional government.
By Marwan Ali / AP
Tanzania: Small Plane Crashes Into Lake Victoria, 19 Dead
The Precision Air plane encountered issues amid bad weather and plunged into the water.
By AYO TV via APTop Stories

Romance scams becoming more common as stigma around reporting remains
Romance scams are the type of scam that people lose the most money to, according to the Federal Trade Commission.
By Shutterstock
Georgia's Bennett arrested in Texas for public intoxication
Police said that at about 6:10 a.m., officers responded to reports of a man banging on doors.
By Ashley Landis / AP
Concerns over prayer breakfast lead Congress to take it over
The organizer and host for this year's breakfast will be the National Prayer Breakfast Foundation, headed by former Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark.
By Patrick Semansky /AP