Xenophobic Violence In South Africa
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Shenilla Mohamed of Amnesty International about refugees in South Africa who are asking to leave the country because of xenophobic violence.
Africa
How 75,000 Abandoned Cabbages Inspired A Huge Online Forum For Farmers In Africa
In Kenya, a tech worker-turned-farmer almost threw in the trowel. Now, he helps other farmers share tips and support.
How Undercover Journalists Exposed West Africa's 'Sex For Grades' Scandal
Professors at prominent universities in Ghana and Nigeria were caught on camera by the BBC asking their students for sexual favors.
Elephants Under Attack Have An Unlikely Ally: Artificial Intelligence
Conservationists are deploying audio recorders, neural networks and predictive analytics in a bid to save elephants from extinction.
Ghost Viruses And The Taliban Stand In The Way Of Wiping Out Polio
The World Health Organization is celebrating the eradication of another strain of the polio virus. Yet major challenges remain in the global effort to get rid of the disease.
Nobel Peace Prize Winner Faces Protests After Activist's Late-Night Standoff
Less than two weeks after drawing international praise, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is struggling with unrest at home as his tenuous ally, Jawar Mohammed, alleges a plot against him.
A Gambian Nurse Fights Pain Without Pills
As the U.S. grapples with the opioid crisis, pain medication is in short supply in some other parts of the world. One nurse in the Gambia explains how she addresses pain with tools other than drugs.
Hospitals Around The World Have A Dire Shortage Of Blood
The first global analysis of blood supply and demand finds that many developing countries are relying on risky emergency donations.
More Brexit Uncertainty
Up against a Brexit deadline, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson seeks an extension from the EU, while telling the EU that he will not be seeking an extension.
CBS's 'Bob Hearts Abishola' Rings True To These Nigerian Viewers
The new sitcom is about a white, middle-aged Detroiter who falls head over heels for a Nigerian nurse. We asked a couple of Nigerian viewers what they think of the show.