Kenyan Election Official Found Dead Ahead Of Presidential Vote
Christopher Msando was found tortured and killed, say elections officials, about a week before Kenya's presidential election.
Africa
After 45 Years, Late Anti-Apartheid Activist Could Get Another Chance In Court
Anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Timol died in police custody. Next week, a South African Court will consider reopening investigations into police misconduct from that era.
There's Great News — And Grim News — In The Fight Against HIV/AIDS
The epidemic is always changing. Here's a look at some of the latest trends.
Filmmaker Dreams Of A Romantic Comedy Set In Rwanda
Rwanda is not exactly the kind of set you might imagine for a romantic comedy. But one filmmaker is dreaming of laughing and falling in love in a country still living in the shadow of genocide.
The Aroma Of Rice And Barberries Takes Her Back Home To Iran
When Yasaman Alavi misses Iran, she puts up a pot of rice and adds saffron water and barberries for a Persian twist. The smell of zereshk polow makes her feel as if she's back home.
New Report Shows 64 Of 195 Countries Aren't Meeting A Basic Vaccination Target
The goal is to reach 90 percent of children with the DTP vaccination — a child's first scheduled immunization. Some countries are barely at 50 percent.
New Yorker Redesigns Her Life To Help Kids In Ghana
Pat Wilkins had a "high maintenance life" with expensive vacations and a BMW. Then she decided to diverge from that path.
As The Climate Changes, Kenyan Herders Find Centuries-Old Way Of Life In Danger
Nomadic herders in Kenya's northwest are having to move farther afield as sustained drought fundamentally changes the landscape. The result: no grasses for their herds.
The Next 'Game of Thrones' Could Be Set In Post-Apocalyptic Africa
HBO has optioned the novel Who Fears Death by sci-fi writer Nnedi Okorafor. And the man behind GoT — George R.R. Martin — is at the helm.
Former Child Bride Is Pedaling Her Way To A Brighter Future
After Jenipher Sanni was married at 14, she dropped out of school for a year. Today, she's a a global girl advocate for the U.N. Foundation.