Q&A: Ofeibea Quist-Arcton's Breakfast With Anthony Bourdain
Yes, he is intense. He has a lot of tattoos. And he absolutely loves Senegal.
Africa
New U.S. Ban On Ivory Sales To Protect Elephants
New regulation will ban almost all sales of African elephant ivory in the U.S. The changes will allow sale and transport of musical instruments, guns and other items made with small amounts of ivory.
Zika Discoverer Tells Of 'Human Bait,' Draws Monkeys In Overlooked Archive
No one paid much attention to what Alexander John Haddow found in the 1940s — until the virus he studied roared to life in Latin America this year.
In Senegal, They're Dreaming Of Europe
Many African men hope for a brighter future across the Mediterranean — and risk their lives to make the crossing. Senegal is trying to make sure they don't go.
Mysterious Hemorrhagic Fever Outbreak Stumps Disease Detectives
There's fever. And unexplained bleeding. Like Ebola. But tests show that the 51 cases in South Sudan are definitely not Ebola.
Freed From Prison, Ethiopian Bloggers Still Can't Leave The Country
Just before President Obama's visit to Ethiopia last year, jailed bloggers and journalists were suddenly released from prison — a welcome gesture of openness. But their freedom goes only so far.
Turns Out You Do Need A Weatherman To Know Which Way The Wind Blew
Rwanda is missing 15 years of weather data. Getting it back would be a boon for farmers. But can it be done?
Chad's Former President Convicted Of War Crimes In Senegal Trial
Chad's former President Hissene Habre has been convicted of crimes against humanity, including rape and sexual slavery, during his rule. He has been sentenced to life in prison. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Reed Brody of the Human Rights Watch, who has been working on this case.
More Than 700 Migrants Feared Dead In Three Separate Mediterranean Shipwrecks
In one case, migrants saw rescuers and rushed toward them, causing the boat to flip. In another, a large boat cut the line to a smaller boat it was dragging when it began to take on water.
Reporter's Notebook: 'Embedded' With Doctors Without Borders
Correspondent Jason Beaubien talks about his week at the Doctors Without Borders hospital in South Sudan.