In Congo, Dancing Amid A Fight Against Ebola
While Ebola ravages parts of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, some are able to find joy through dance.
Africa
PHOTOS: 'African Spirits,' From A Guy On A Bike To Cardi B
The images at an exhibit at the Yossi Milo Gallery in New York are infused with the spirit of African identity.
What This Congolese City Is Doing To Stop Ebola From Spreading
The eastern Congolese city of Goma is grappling with Ebola. Antiseptic washes, thermometers and road blocks are in place. But Congolese say they have far bigger things to worry about then infection.
Hide The Wine! I'm Hosting My First Eid Al-Adha Feast
I haven't been to a mosque in ages. I had no idea how to celebrate the holiday — or whether it was appropriate for me to do so.
For Disability Activists, 3 Weeks In Oregon Is A Game Changer
A person with a disability may be practically invisible in some countries — or the target of cruel comments. Global activists gathered in Oregon to learn how to change laws and attitudes.
Across Europe, Museums Rethink What To Do With Their African Art Collections
Attitudes toward returning cultural artifacts, often looted during colonization, are changing. In countries like France, Germany and Belgium, the talk has turned to restitution and repatriation.
Why Everyone In Gambia Is Tuning Into A Broadcast About 'Truth'
In the West African nation of Gambia, people are transfixed by testimony about alleged abuses by former President Yahya Jammeh.
At Least 62 Dead After Fuel Tanker Explodes In Tanzania
A crowd was gathered around the damaged truck, trying to collect the fuel that was leaking from it, when an explosion occurred.
American With No Medical Training Ran Center For Malnourished Ugandan Kids. 105 Died
When she was 19, Renee Bach founded a charity that went on to care for over 900 severely malnourished babies and children. Now she is being sued by two of the mothers whose children died.
The Racial Roots Behind The Term 'Nappy'
Where does the term "nappy" come from and why does it have such negative connotations? Is it possible to reclaim a word that has been used as a slur for so long?