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A Nigerian Actress Had An Unlikely Dream: Make A Movie About Fistula
Fistula, an injury that can result from childbirth, causes incontinence. Health groups supported the idea of a film, but nobody wanted to back it. That didn't stop Stephanie Linus from making Dry.
World Health Organization Declares Guinea Ebola-Free
The World Health Organization has declared Guinea free of Ebola. The deadliest Ebola outbreak on record is thought to have originated from Guinea nearly two years ago.
Egypt Expands Crackdown On Freedom Of Expression, Advocates Say
On top of the Egyptian government's longstanding effort to squelch dissent, it's engaged in a recent wave of action against free speech — which could set the tone for more censorship in 2016.
An Ex-Dictator Faces Trial — But Not In The Country He Ruled
For the first time, one African country, Senegal, is prosecuting the deposed leader of another African state, Chad. Witnesses say Hissene Habre was responsible for mass killings, torture and rape.
A Cause For Cautious Celebration: Guinea Is Ebola-Free
After two years and over 2,500 deaths, the country's epidemic has officially ended, the World Health Organization says. Health groups will be watching to ensure the virus doesn't re-emerge.
John Boyega Is Awakening 'Star Wars' Fans In Nigeria
The actor who plays Finn, a disillusioned Stormtrooper in the new film, has said he's "a confident, Nigerian, black, chocolate man." Nigerian filmgoers are over the moon.
A Disease So Neglected It's Not Even On 'Most-Neglected' Lists
Mustafa Alnour Alhassan is 26. He's dying of mycetoma, a flesh-eating fungal infection. It can be treated — but in poor countries treatment is not readily available.
Did Corruption In Nigeria Hamper Its Fight Against Boko Haram?
As part of an anti-corruption crackdown, Nigeria is prosecuting former national security adviser Sambo Dasuki. He allegedly stole billions earmarked for the fight against Boko Haram.
Nigeria Declares Victory Over Boko Haram — But Do Nigerians See It That Way?
With Nigeria's president saying Boko Haram is "technically defeated," we assess its current strength. The Islamist insurgents have lost ground but still terrorize the nation with suicide bombs.