Can The New Ebola Vaccine Stop The Latest Outbreak?
The Democratic Republic of Congo, with a suspected 19 deaths so far from the virus, is turning to an as-yet-unlicensed vaccine with a very promising track record.
Africa
Scientific Debate Centers On Giant Crack In Africa's Rift Valley
A deep, wide gash has slashed across the Great Rift Valley floor in a geologically hot part of Kenya. Some wonder if East Africa will eventually separate from the continent.
South Sudan Update
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to John Prendergast, of the Enough Project, about the effects of U.S. humanitarian aid to South Sudan amid a humanitarian crisis.
'Terrorist Group' Kills 26 In Burundi
"Some of the victims were stabbed, others were shot, there is even a whole family that was burned alive in their home," an official told AFP. A survivor said some victims were hacked with machetes.
Sudanese Teen Bride Sentenced To Death For Killing Husband During Alleged Rape
Noura Hussein, 19, was sentenced to death by hanging on Thursday. A team of lawyers and advocates is fighting for her life.
Multiple Failures Led To Troops' Deaths In Niger, Pentagon Report Says
The Pentagon released a report on the deaths of 4 U.S. and 5 Nigerian soldiers last fall in Tongo Tongo, Niger. David Greene talks to retired Army Brigadier Gen. Donald Bolduc about the investigation.
Pentagon Report: Multiple Failures Led To Deaths Of 4 Troops In Niger
The investigation finds the troops weren't fully prepared, the mission changed and higher-level commanders weren't properly informed. The soldiers died in an ambush by militants linked to ISIS.
Dam Collapse Leaves More Than 40 People Dead In Kenya
The current rainy season has been devastating for the whole East African region. More than 140 people have been killed, and hundreds of thousands have been displaced.
Congo Declares New Ebola Outbreak After 2 Confirmed Cases
At least 17 people showing signs of hemorrhagic fever died in the country and a later analysis from samples taken in the region confirmed that at least two people had contracted Ebola.
Pentagon Niger Ambush Report Will Not Assign Blame For Soldiers' Deaths
NPR has obtained details of the report, to be released Thursday, on the deaths of four American soldiers in Niger last October. The report identifies no single failure leading to their deaths.