Africa

Heidi Larson: Why Is Trust In Vaccines As Important As The Vaccines Themselves?

11:44am August 21, 2020

by NPR/TED Staff

In 2003, polio reemerged in twenty countries that had long been declared polio-free. Anthropologist Heidi Larson says to stop the spread of disease, we need to first build trust in vaccines.

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Monica Muthuma has been selling fruits, vegetables and dawa for five years at this stand. Since the pandemic began peaking in Kenya, she says, her ginger-infused drink has taken center stage at her store.

Looking For A Comfort Drink For The Pandemic? Kenyans Love Their Fruity, Gingery Dawa

8:02am August 19, 2020

by Eyder Peralta

Called dawa and sold by street vendors, the concoctions have become so popular that they've driven up the price of lemons and limes.

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Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita Resigns After Soldiers Mutiny

6:19am August 19, 2020

by Eyder Peralta

In West Africa, the president of Mali has been ousted by a military coup — following months of protests. He officially resigned, surrounded by troops.

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In a screen grab captured from a video, soldiers on a military vehicle are greeted by citizens Tuesday at Independence Square in Bamako, Mali. Soldiers staged a mutiny, and reportedly detained President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita.

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President Of Mali Resigns After Soldiers Mutiny

9:07pm August 18, 2020

by Bill Chappell

Soldiers reportedly detain President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita after surrounding his residence following months of protests in the West African nation.

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Why Has The Price Of Lemons Doubled In Kenya?

7:43am August 17, 2020

by Eyder Peralta

The coronavirus pandemic has caused a demand for certain items: from toilet paper to masks. In Kenya, it's lemons.

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An aerial picture taken on Sunday shows the MV Wakashio bulk carrier that had run aground and broke into two parts near Blue Bay Marine Park, Mauritius.

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Japanese Cargo Ship Splits In Two Off Mauritius Coast

12:50pm August 16, 2020

by Matthew S. Schwartz

Crews had already removed thousands of tons of fuel oil from the ship to stave off further harm to the environment. Still, scientists say it's the worst ecological disaster in the country's history.

Slam poet and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Emi Mahmoud performs at the Sziget Festival in Hungary in 2019.

A World Champion Slam Poet Pivots To Medicine

7:00am August 15, 2020

by Sonia Narang

Sudanese American Emi Mahmoud achieved massive success as a spoken word artist. Now she's switching things up and pursuing a career in science.

A mother elephant and her calf head for a nearby marsh at Kenya's Amboseli National Park on August 12.

Some Good News: An 'Elephant Baby Boom' In One Kenyan National Park

4:13pm August 14, 2020

by Gabriela Saldivia

Kenya's elephant population has more than doubled since the 1980s, and one national park is currently having a 'baby boom' thanks to a relief from drought and a drop in poaching.

Top to bottom: screenshots from trailers for shows being binge-watched around the world: The Bad Kids in China, Pasión de Gavilanes in Colombia, and Tehran in Israel.

A Global Guide To Binge-worthy TV For The Pandemic

12:13pm August 09, 2020

by NPR Staff

Lost children! Angry lovers! Time travel! A show referred to as 'The Muslim Game Of Thrones" We asked reporters to tell us about the shows that people are obsessing around the world.

Phelelani Ndakrokra completes an aerial act at a Zip Zap circus show in Cape Town, South Africa.

PHOTOS: South Africa's Zip Zap Circus Brings A Big Heart To The Big Top

8:43am August 08, 2020

The circus was founded to lift kids out of poverty and change racial attitudes. It's become a world-famous institution — performing for Barack Obama, for example — while holding true to its dream.