Who's most likely to save us from the next pandemic? The answer may surprise you
The South African-based scientist who co-discovered the omicron variant of COVID-19 makes an intriguing argument.
Africa
Pope Francis celebrates Mass with million faithful in Democratic Republic of Congo
A rapturous reception as Pope Francis celebrates Mass with a million worshipers in the capital Kinshasa.
How 'modern-day slavery' in the Congo powers the rechargeable battery economy
Phone and electric car batteries are made with cobalt mined in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Cobalt Red author Siddharth Kara describes the conditions for workers as a "horror show."
A pro-Russian social media campaign is trying to influence politics in Africa
Researchers have identified a large network pushing pro-Russian themes and messages to French-speaking audiences around Africa, amid long-running efforts by Russia to gain influence in the region.
Pope Francis is in Democratic Republic of Congo, its first papal visit since 1985
His trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan will highlight the long-running conflicts in both countries and the rising importance of Africa to the future of the Catholic Church.
Pope Francis begins a much anticipated trip to 2 countries in Africa
Pope Francis embarks on what he's calling a pilgrimage of peace to the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan — two nations marred by conflicts that have largely been forgotten by the world.
Thomas-Greenfield calls on wealthy nations to avert a famine on the horn of Africa
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield about the new aid package she announced to help address the food crisis in Somalia.
How forest guards in Liberia protect the sacred rainforests
In Liberia forest guardians are making their small, but vital contribution to the protection of the rainforests - sacred in many parts of this corner of West Africa.
A San Francisco judge released footage of the attack on Paul Pelosi
A judge in San Francisco has released video of the October attack on the husband of then-U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The video shows the assailant striking Paul Pelosi with a hammer.
Nigerians who left their country, planning to return in old age, are reconsidering
Rising insecurity and economic uncertainty in Nigeria are increasingly having an impact on retirees' decisions not to return home to live out their twilight years in the country of their birth.