The Hijacked Hearse: Dispatches From The Ebola Outbreak In DRC
Almost every day, the Democratic Republic of the Congo issues regular reports on the Ebola situation, There are facts, figures — and today, a harrowing tale.
Africa
A Look At First Lady Melania Trump's Trip To Africa
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with CNN reporter Kate Bennett about her coverage of first lady Melania Trump's recent trip to Africa.
She Was Too Poor To Stay In School. Now She's An Inspiration To Rihanna
Angeline Murimirwa is lauded as one of the world's most influential women for her work with a charity that gives scholarships to poor girls in Africa. She herself was once one of those girls.
A New Chinese-Funded Railway In Kenya Sparks Debt-Trap Fears
China has become the biggest lender on the African continent. The Nairobi-to-Mombasa railway is a symbol of Kenya's ambitions. But critics say China is saddling Kenya with unsustainable debt.
Stunning Photos Depict Migrants 'As They'd Rather Be Seen'
The photos avoid war, destruction and poverty — and instead focus on the beauty and resilience of people who leave home in search of a better life.
When Asked About Pith Helmet, FLOTUS Responds: 'Focus On What I Do, Not What I Wear'
During Melania Trump's first solo foreign trip, to Ghana, Malawi, Kenya and Egypt, critics called her out out on the colonial undertones expressed through her attire.
How Worried Should We Be About Ebola In Congo?
WHO upgraded the risk factor to "very high" in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Yet officials point to reasons for cautious optimism.
'Dr. Miracle' Is The Co-Recipient Of The Nobel Peace Prize
That's what they call Dr. Denis Mukwege, a gynecologist in the Democratic Republic of the Congo who's treated thousands of women who were raped during conflict. He is a co-recipient of the 2018 prize.
Nobel Peace Prize Goes To Denis Mukwege And Nadia Murad For Fighting Sexual Violence
Mukwege, a doctor, and Murad, a survivor of wartime sexual assault, have worked to end the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and armed conflict.
Melania Trump Stops In Kenya On 4-Nation Solo Trip
First lady Melania Trump is in Kenya visiting orphanages for children as well as for elephants. Her trip has focuses on issues affecting conservation and children and families.