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.
Africa
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.
Congo's KOKOKO! Makes Joyful Dance Music From Instruments Made Of Junk
The band couldn't afford instruments. So they made their own out of scavenged items, like kitchen pots and air-conditioner parts. On their U.S. tour, they stopped by NPR's Tiny Desk.
Forget About The Tap: A City Of 2 Million Has Virtually No Running Water
Democratic Republic of Congo is the scene of the world's second deadliest Ebola outbreak. But in the city of Goma, some 250 miles from the hot zone, residents have other concerns.
Residents In Goma Are Struggling To Gather Water While Fighting Ebola
The Congolese city of Goma sits on the giant Lake Kivu. But the city has been without running water for years. Residents talk about the challenge of gathering water when they're also fighting Ebola.