She Calls Her Movies 'Afro Bubble Gum Art'
Wanuri Kahiu doesn't want to make films about suffering Africans. Her movies celebrate happiness — with a sci-fi twist.
Global Health
His Parents' Death Gave Him A Mission: Stop The Medical Brain Drain
Chris Ategeka left his native Uganda and earned an engineering degree in the U.S. He could have gone to Silicon Valley — but his personal history set him on a different path.
Because I Was Harmed
An advocate against female genital mutilation/cutting explains: "I wanted to break the sense of powerlessness that persists generation after generation."
Why Do So Many Africans Drown?
One of the most dangerous spots is Lake Victoria. And even the police who patrol the lake don't always know how to swim. But a life preserver may be on the way.
Overlooked Drug Could Save Thousands Of Moms After Childbirth
An inexpensive drug could dramatically reduce the number of deaths of mothers from bleeding after childbirth in low- and middle-income countries around the world.
Boston Champ Juggles Marathons, 5 Kids, Kenyan Farm
The daughter of peasant farmers, Edna Kiplagat was the fastest woman in the Beantown race by nearly a minute.
What This Doctor Is Going To Do With His $1 Million TED Prize
Raj Panjabi must use the award "to solve a timely, pressing problem." Here's what he plans to do.
Why China Is Selling Cheap HIV Tests In Campus Vending Machines
It's a pilot project to reach youth who are at risk of infection — and reluctant to come to clinics because of the stigma around HIV/AIDS. Is anyone buying?
Malaria Wiped Out In U.S. But Still Plagues U.S. Hospitals
Transmission was eliminated in the United States in the early 1950s. But a new report sees a surprising trend.
Can You Still Have Hope When Life Seems Hopeless?
We interviewed Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh and asked about their hopes for the future. We were shaken by their answers.