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.
Africa
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.
To Escape Military Service, Thousands Of Young Eritreans Flee To Europe
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Dan Connell, visiting researcher at the Boston University African Studies Center, about the large number of young people emigrating to Europe from Eritrea.
Malta's Coast Guard Rescues Migrants — And Feels The Strain
For more than a decade, the Mediterranean island nation has responded to distress calls from desperate migrants hoping to reach safety. The difference now is in the numbers.
After Global Protests, Kenyan Court Sentences 3 Men Who Raped Teen
"Liz" was found crawling out of a pit latrine, crying for help. When police doled out punishment — cutting grass at the police station — women's groups rallied. Monday they were sentenced to prison.