Africa

The faithful enter Ethiopia's Holy Trinity Cathedral.

World News

'It Has Been A Dream': Ethiopians Are Adjusting To Rapid Democratic Changes

5:06am December 04, 2018

by Eyder Peralta

Ethiopia is going through a historic transformation. The country has welcomed a new reformist leader, forged peace with Eritrea and opened up a democratic space after decades of authoritarian rule.

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Schoolchildren in Namibia, which scored high marks for "child-friendliness" in a new ranking of African countries.

Health & Safety

Africa Takes A Tough Look At Africa — And The Way It Treats Its Children

5:00am December 04, 2018

by Joanne Lu

A new "child friendliness" index praises such countries as Namibia and Lesotho — and "names and shames" poor performers.

Health & Safety

Chapter 1: The Fatal Fire

7:00am December 03, 2018

by David Ford

It was just over six months ago when a tragedy amplified deep issues within the Greensboro community. Our series, "Unsafe Haven," looks at what happened and the remaining unanswered questions.

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How 10 Orphans From eSwatini Helped Write A Prize-Winning Movie

7:04am December 02, 2018

by Rachel D. Cohen

In Liyana, filmmakers let kids make up the story. The hybrid documentary/animated film has earned prizes, raves — and a 100 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Blac Chyna poses with her new face cream, Whitenicious, in a video ad on her Instagram. The ad creates a glamorous image to appeal to a high-end audience for the $250-a-jar product.

Blac Chyna Came To Nigeria To Launch A Skin-Lightening Cream At $250 A Jar

6:17pm November 30, 2018

by Mako Muzenda

The product comes in a crystal-adorned container. Amid the hoopla, Nigerians weighed in on the subject of skin lightening.

Triptych of charity advertisements from (L-R) Save the Children, CARE, and Dubai Cares.

What Do African Aid Recipients Think Of Charity Ads?

7:00pm November 29, 2018

by Malaka Gharib

Charities often debate how the subjects of their fundraising ads are portrayed — but those discussions rarely include the people in the pictures.

Health workers gather outside a newly built treatment center earlier this month in Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Ebola Treatment Trials Launched In Democratic Republic Of The Congo Amid Outbreak

9:29am November 27, 2018

by Colin Dwyer

The virus has killed at least 240 people in the past four months, and it has shown no signs of abating. But the new trials may help end future outbreaks sooner.

World News

Spitting Cobra Finds Its Way Into The Backyard Of NPR's East Africa Correspondent

2:40pm November 24, 2018

by Eyder Peralta

A reporter's notebook from our correspondent in Kenya on finding a cobra in his backyard

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Health & Safety

Sweet Potatoes: It's A Thin Line Between Love And Hate

1:30pm November 21, 2018

The sweet potato is not just a Thanksgiving staple — it's a staple of African life as well. We asked three sweet potato lovers (and one hater) to share their views.

Prince Charles speaks with a guest at an event in Lagos, Nigeria, where he delivered a speech using phrases in pidgin English.

Why Prince Charles Said 'God Don Butta My Bread!' In Nigeria

2:26pm November 20, 2018

by Malaka Gharib

This month, he visited Lagos and greeted the crowd with a few phrases in pidgin English. What was the local reaction?