How Outside Forces Are Shaping The Conflict In Libya
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with The Washington Post's Cairo bureau chief Sudarsan Raghavan about the foreign countries pouring weapons and mercenaries into Libya's civil war.
Africa
U.S. Recalls Ambassador To Zambia
The State Department has recalled the U.S. ambassador to Zambia, who faced a backlash from the host government after defending LGBT rights.
Eritrean Soccer Players Disappear During Trip
Seven members of Eritrea's national soccer team have disappeared after playing in a regional championship in Uganda. It's the latest in a string of defections by Eritrean players in recent years.
Ebola Flares Up Amid Attacks On Health Workers In Congo
The Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo is flaring up again. After several attacks on health workers, responders are still struggling to get back into areas where the disease is spreading.
The South African Songbook: Jazz Musicians Who Stayed During Apartheid
We celebrate 25 Years of democracy in South Africa by focusing on the trailblazers that stayed during the brutal era of apartheid, featuring Herbie Tsoaeli and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.
Can A Unified Ethiopia Exist Under The Country's Current Constitution?
Ethiopia's 1995 constitution created states based on ethnicity and promised elections to any that could meet the standards. Now concerns are growing that the nation could fracture along ethnic lines.
71 Soldiers Killed In Attack On Army Camp In Niger
No group has taken responsibility so far for the attack in the West African country, but the region has been a target of Islamist militants in the past.
Meteorologists Can't Keep Up With Climate Change In Mozambique
As world leaders gather for a climate summit in Madrid, some of the countries most vulnerable to climate change say they need improved forecasting tools.
This Is What It's Like To Be An Ebola Doctor Under Fire In Congo
Dr. Marie-Roseline Bélizaire says the United Nations is failing to keep its medical workers safe.
For HIV-Positive Babies, New Evidence Favors Starting Drug Treatment Just After Birth
Doctors used to worry that antiretroviral drugs were too powerful for HIV-positive newborns. More evidence is emerging that, in fact, early treatment can be safe and effective.