The Hot New Musical Trend In Zanzibar Is From The '80s — The 1880s
The traditional music known as taarab was fading away — until a school began giving lessons to aspiring musicians.
Global Health
Running Around New York For The 'Most Persecuted Minority In The World'
Hassan Abedin is on the go at the U.N. General Assembly trying to get diplomats to focus on the plight of the Rohingya refugees from Myanmar. "My Fitbit is just screaming," he says.
'Rafiki': The Lesbian Love Story That Kenya Banned And Then Unbanned
In the hopes of becoming an Oscar contender, the Kenyan film board allowed the movie to play in Nairobi for a week. Director Wanuri Kahiu sees it as the beginning of a fight for freedom of expression.
Is The World Finally Ready To End The Deadliest Infectious Disease?
On Wednesday, world leaders made history by holding the first-ever high level meeting at the U.N. General Assembly focused on tuberculosis, which kills more people each year than HIV.
World Leaders Pledge To Eradicate Tuberculosis
For the first time, the U.N. General Assembly is holding a high-level meeting focused on tuberculosis — which is now the most deadly infectious disease. The hope is to end the epidemic by 2030.
Life After TB: She Is Deaf, She Still Dances, She Addressed The U.N. Today
Nandita Venkatesan of Mumbai, India, has survived two rounds of tuberculosis though one treatment caused her to go deaf. She now advocates for other TB patients and survivors.
Suicide By Women Is A Major Public Health Concern In India
A newly published study on suicide offers startling revelations about the rates for women and men.
It's Rice Vs. Seaweed Vs. Solar ATMs For A $1 Million Prize
The Hult Prize goes to a team of student entrepreneurs with an idea that will make the world a better place. Former President Clinton was on hand to announce the winner.
Mosquitoes Genetically Modified To Crash Species That Spreads Malaria
Scientists demonstrate that a "gene drive" can rapidly spread a genetic mutation through a species, perhaps providing a potent new weapon against malaria. But there are plenty of skeptics.
The Unending Tragedy Of A 5-Year-Old Who Drowned In A Pit Latrine
It was a school toilet in South Africa. The boy's death in 2014 sparked a national outrage. The debate about potentially dangerous toilets is still simmering today.