A Ban in Senegal

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/nov/18/senegal-bans-burqa-stop-terrorists-disquising-islamic-dress

Senegal has decided to ban the burqa, the Islamic dress covering the body. The reasons behind the ban were fighting terrorists. Senegal's neighbors had conflict with Islamic militants, but Senegal has not yet experienced such attacks. However, with the ban, it is said that they will prevent any attack that would happen.

El Niño in Africa

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-34779447

El Niño, the storm that has people in South America afraid, has had devastating effects in Africa. In Ethiopia alone, severe drought has rocked the country which has left many starving. Neighboring Kenya and Somalia are expected to be hit with flash floods and dried up river beds and many other countries are preparing for the worst. The southern states, like South Africa, have been rocked with draught which has killed livestock and crops alike.

Emperor and Messiah: Haile Selassie

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haile_Selassie

Known as the "Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah," "King of Kings," and "Elect of God," Haile Selassie ruled Ethiopia as emperor for nearly 40 years in the 20th century. Born as Lij Tafari Makonnen in 1892, the man who came to be known as Haile Selassie spent his life serving the interests of Ethiopia and bringing his nation to the forefront of African politics. Best known for reforming the ancient feudal practices of Ethiopia through his attempts at modernizing the nation, Haile Selassie worked tirelessly to gain international recognition for Ethiopia on the world stage. His legacy in global politics has been surpassed only by his role as the messiah of the Rastafari religion, among whose followers he is venerated as the god who will lead the Rastas back to their homeland of Ethiopia.