Daring To Dream: A Carpenter Tries To Build A Piano In Rwanda
If he succeeds, it would be the first piano made in his country — and the first made in Africa since 1989. Skeptics wonder if it's an impossible mission.
Africa
No One's Quite Sure Why Lassa Fever Is On The Rise
The virus is spread primarily by rats during dry season. The current outbreak in Nigeria has public health officials worried — and eager to find out what's behind it.
Cave Art May Have Been Handiwork Of Neanderthals
Scientists say some of the earliest cave art found in Europe was done before humans arrived; thus, Neanderthal art, suggesting that our "brutish" cousins were capable of symbolic thinking.
The Miracle Of Cataract Surgery: The Blind Can See Again
Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness globally. But a quick surgery and a $4 plastic lens can restore sight. A group from Vermont is offering free surgery in Africa and Asia.
Israel Gives African Asylum-Seekers A Choice: Deportation Or Jail
Israel's plan to force African migrant men to choose between voluntarily leaving — with a $3,500 stipend — or be deported or jailed has sparked a backlash.
'Black Panther' Sells Out African Theaters
The Afro-futuristic superhero movie Black Panther opened to rave reviews in Africa, with many welcoming its celebration of traditional cultures and imagining a better world.
Tanzania's Biggest City Finds Success With Region's First Bus Rapid Transit System
Dar es Salaam is the only East African city with a bus rapid transit system. It is a model for so many African cities that are growing at an intense pace, but don't have the kind of money they need to build more expensive infrastructure.
Around 100 Girls Are Missing In Nigeria After Boko Haram Attacks School
Boko Haram insurgents attacked a girls school in northeastern Nigeria, and initial reports suggested scores of children might be missing. Authorities say militants also took off with foodstuffs. Boko Haram fighters have seized thousands of captives over the years, most famously the Chibok girls.
Ghanaian Fans Have One Nit To Pick But Otherwise Adore 'Black Panther'
Action movies are as popular here as anywhere else. But this one has a special resonance.
So How Excited Is Nigeria About Its History-Making Women's Bobsled Team?
Well, maybe not quite as excited as the U.S. seems to be.