Congo Grappling With Ebola, Ongoing Violence, Presidential Election
NPR's Debbie Elliott asks New York Times reporter Kimiko de Freytas-Tamura about another deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Africa
Upset Over Rising Prices, Protesters In Sudan Take To The Streets
Rising prices, shortages of basics and growing frustration with Sudan's long-serving president have fueled a week of anti-government protests that are spreading across the country.
News Brief: Trump Visits Iraq, Migrant Children's Health, Sudan Protests
President Trump makes his first trip to an active combat zone. The Department of Homeland Security promises changes to protect migrant children. Police In Sudan fire live ammunition at protesters.
Many Congolese Believe Christmas Spirit Won't Arrive Until After Elections
The Christmas spirit is lacking in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as the country waits to see if the long-delayed presidential election, now rescheduled for Dec. 30, will really happen.
I Gave A Spur-Of-The-Moment Christmas Gift — And Asked Myself A Hard Question
I had gone home to rural Zimbabwe for the holiday. In the village shop, two skinny young boys came in to buy cooking oil and bread. They hoped to use any leftover change to buy treats.
6 Fearless Women Who Were An Inspiration In 2018
They broke taboos and stereotypes around the world. They include the co-recipient of this year's Nobel Peace Prize, a disability activist — and a 101-year-old runner.
Ugandan Singer-Turned-Politician Says Government Continues To Harass Him
Bobi Wine is President Yoweri Museveni's biggest challenger. Wine says Uganda's constitution gives him the right to sing and to speak his mind, and how and when he does that is not up for debate.
After Years In Refugee Camps, A Family Celebrates Its First Christmas In The U.S.
With the help of American volunteers, a family of refugees from the Democratic Republic Congo is navigating a new life and establishing new holiday traditions.
After Mugabe, Zimbabwe Still Enforces A Law Against Insulting The President
Under rules inherited from British colonial times, jokes, slurs or accusations against the head of state are unlawful. An "insult" carries a hefty fine and a brief jail sentence.
Delayed Presidential Election In Democratic Republic Of Congo Further Postponed
The much-delayed presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been delayed further. The government said this is because election materials haven't been distributed, violence is increasing and Ebola is a concern in the nation's east.