What Happens To A Country When An Outbreak Of Ebola Ends?
Dr. Peter Piot co-discovered the virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 1976. He went back on his 65th birthday to see how the country has fared since then.
Africa
Nigerian Military Rescues Boko Haram Captives
NPR's Robert Siegel interviews Anna Cunningham, who covers Nigeria for CBC News, about the Nigerian military's announcement that they rescued girls abducted by Boko Haram.
A Man Said To Be Ebola-Free Could Still Infect A Partner During Sex
A new report says a woman in Liberia very likely contracted the virus after unprotected sex with a man who had survived the disease. The reason may lie in the immune response of the testicles.
Her Instagram Feed Finds The Fun In Long-Suffering Somalia
Ugaaso Abukar Boocow left when she was a toddler to escape a civil war. Now she's back, and Instagram is making her famous as she shares upbeat views of her homeland.
France Investigates Claims Its Soldiers Abused Children In Africa
President Francois Hollande warns of consequences if the allegations about abuse in the Central African Republic are true. The U.N. worker who publicly revealed the abuse has been suspended.
Learning About The Quran ... From A Catholic Archbishop
As a young priest, Michael Fitzgerald studied Islam and served the Vatican in Muslim countries. Devoted to promoting Catholic-Muslim understanding, he's now teaching Jesuit students about the Quran.
Nigerian Military Rescues 200 Girls From Boko Haram
Ninety-three women were also rescued in the operation. The military says it cannot confirm whether the girls are the schoolgirls kidnapped last year, but the AP reports they are not.
For Europe-Bound Migrants, Desperation Outweighs Risks
At a charity center in Sicily, survivors of the dangerous sea crossings from Libya to Italy face legal and economic limbo and a frosty welcome. But it's still better than the places they fled.
Flood Of Desperate Refugees Tests Spaniards' Tolerance
Arab and African migrants are landing on Spain's coast in a region with a 34 percent unemployment. That's created friction and prompted a debate about how best to help them.
South Africa's Xenophobic Attacks 'Vile,' Says Zulu King Accused Of Inciting Them
Recent attacks against immigrants have reportedly caused at least seven deaths in the country. Accused of incendiary remarks, Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini says his comments were taken out of context.