Isabel dos Santos, the daughter of Angola’s former president, built an empire in a country mired in corruption. Western consultants were her advisers.
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How U.S. Firms Helped Africa’s Richest Woman Exploit Her Country’s Wealth
Isabel dos Santos, the daughter of Angola’s former president, built an empire in a country mired in corruption. Western consultants were her advisers.
Where Surgeons Don’t Bother With Checklists
In many poor countries, older surgeons resist being questioned, and operations are more often emergencies, which leaves less time to review checklists.
Why Is Air Pollution So Harmful? DNA May Hold the Answer
It’s not just a modern problem. Airborne toxins are so pernicious that they may have shaped human evolution.
Somali Terror Group Al Shabab Remains Resilient Despite Setbacks
The group suspected in a weekend attack that killed 79 people has lost territory, suffered defections and been targeted by increasing United States airstrikes. But it can still mount large attacks.
‘We’d Prefer the Food’: Zimbabwe Fears a Famine Is in Its Future
Government dysfunction, an economic meltdown, drought and a calamitous flood have plunged Zimbabwe into a hunger crisis.
Nigeria Cracks Down on a Critic, and a New Jersey Town Pushes Back
When the Nigerian government went after a prominent detractor in the midst of a broad crackdown on free speech, it didn’t expect to stir resistance 5,000 miles away.
West African Countries Take a Step Away From Colonial-Era Currency
A bloc of eight countries will rename their French-backed currency and France will scrap a contentious requirement for reserve deposits.
For African Migrants, Hope and a Home in a Vacant French School
With a record number of asylum seekers, France is getting tough on immigration. But 450 squatters find shelter in a school building in Lyon.
Sudan’s Ousted Leader Is Sentenced to Two Years for Corruption
Omar Hassan al-Bashir, accused of genocide in Darfur, was charged with possessing foreign currency and receiving illegal gifts.