An Urgent Mystery: Who's Attacking Ebola Responders In Congo — And Why?
To answer that question, the U.N. has just named a security expert as its "emergency Ebola coordinator." What's his take?
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Death Toll Rises After Sudan's Military Fires On Sit-In Protesters
Dozens of pro-democracy protesters in Sudan have been killed in recent clashes with security forces. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Nima Elbagir of CNN about the escalation in violence.
Sudanese Security Forces Open Fire On Protesters In Capital
Local media are reporting dozens of protesters have been killed. Demonstrators are demanding a quick transition to civilian rule following the ouster of Sudan's president in April.
Security Forces In Sudan Move In On Protesters Pushing For Reforms
Protest organizers say at least five people were killed when government security forces moved against a sit-in camp in the country's capital on Monday. Protesters want Democratic changes.
It Looked As Though Millions Of Babies Would Miss Out On A Lifesaving Vaccine
Last fall, Merck said it would stop selling its rotavirus vaccine to West Africa and redirect its supply to China at a higher price. After NPR broke the story, the situation changed — for the good.
News Brief: Tariffs On Mexico, Missouri Clinic, Rotavirus Vaccine
Trump announces a 5% tax on all goods from Mexico. Missouri may soon be without a clinic that provides abortions. And, which companies stepped up to supply the rotavirus vaccine in West Africa.
Kenya's Judges Uphold Laws That Criminalize Gay Sex
A three-judge panel made a unanimous ruling on Friday that outraged the LGBTQ community. People convicted of homosexual acts will continue to face the threat of up to 14 years in prison.
Botswana Lifts Its Ban On Elephant Hunting
Fewer than 400 licenses will be granted annually, the government of Botswana said Thursday. Conservationists are decrying the decision as horrific and unethical.
Why The Ebola Outbreak In The Democratic Republic Of Congo Keeps Getting Worse
Efforts to stop the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo face a daunting obstacle: A multitude of local and national players are using the disease as a weapon in their struggle for power.
Alabama Historians Say The Last Known Slave Ship To U.S. Has Been Found
The Clotilda carried 110 people from present-day Benin to the shores of Mobile in 1860, despite the import of slaves being illegal. Researchers told their descendants about the discovery first.