Africa

Pope Francis Encourages Christian, Muslim Leaders To Be 'Prophets For Peace'

7:04am November 26, 2015

by Gregory Warner

Pope Francis is in Kenya at the start of his first trip to Africa. His message: religious tolerance and help the poor. The pope celebrated an open-air mass in the Kenyon capital Nairobi on Thursday.

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The author and members of her host family.

Peace Corps Volunteer To Have Turkey-Free But Thankful Thanksgiving

7:03am November 26, 2015

by Kiley Shields

This year, in Ghana, I understand what it means to be truly thankful. Even if there isn't any stuffing.

Eritrean Priest's Mission Takes On New Urgency Amid Migrant Crisis

4:37pm November 25, 2015

by Sylvia Poggioli

Father Moses, an Eritrean priest, fled his homeland for Italy 14 years ago. His mission preaching to refugees has new urgency with the recent flood of migrants, including many of his compatriots.

Pope Francis is greeted by Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta upon his arrival at Nairobi's State House on Wednesday.

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Pope Arrives In Nairobi On His First-Ever Trip to Africa

3:12pm November 25, 2015

by Camila Domonoske

The pontiff is expected to address issues of religious tolerance, economic inequality and global warming while he travels through Kenya, Uganda and the war-torn Central African Republic.

Some health workers in Liberia had stopped using the protective gear that was part of the Ebola routine. The photo above is from 2014, when the epidemic was at its peak.

Puzzling Ebola Death Shows How Little We Know About The Virus

10:47pm November 24, 2015

by Jason Beaubien

Researchers need to figure out how Ebola can — and can't — be spread by survivors. And health workers need to don protective equipment once again.

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Pope Prepares To Visit Africa Amid Burundi Crisis

6:56pm November 24, 2015

by Gregory Warner

As the Pope prepares for an African tour, the United Nations is warning of a another Rwanda-like genocide in Burundi. In this overwhelmingly Catholic country, can the Pope's words bring peace?

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Pope Francis To Focus On Social Justice Issues During Trip To Africa

6:32pm November 24, 2015

by Sylvia Poggioli

It's the 11th trip of his papacy and the most dangerous. The pope will visit Kenya, Uganda and Central African Republic, a nation split apart by bloody conflict between Muslims and Christians.

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In the Nairobi slum of Kangemi, a poster welcomes Pope Francis to Kenya.

A Pope's Visit May Bring Hope, But Does It Also Bring Change?

5:17pm November 24, 2015

by Anders Kelto

During a papal visit, the media swarm and security is intense. He speaks of issues that face the country. After he goes, is there any lasting legacy?

Police officers take positions as they arrive at scene of a bus explosion in the center of Tunis, the capital city of Tunisia, Tuesday.

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Tunisian President Declares State Of Emergency Following Deadly Explosion

4:29pm November 24, 2015

by Laura Wagner

The Tunisian President declared a state of emergency for 30 days and an overnight curfew following the explosion that ripped through a bus carrying presidential security on a main road in Tunis.

15-Year-Old Boy Is Liberia's First Ebola-Related Fatality Since July

3:23pm November 24, 2015

by Jim Zarroli

Liberian officials announced a resurgence of the disease last week. Two of the boy's family members reportedly also have tested positive for the disease.