Mutant Ebola May Have Caused Explosive Outbreak
Two studies show that Ebola virus mutated early in the West Africa outbreak, becoming much more infectious and thus able to kill more people.
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Deadly Protests Shake Gabon After Allegations Of Election Fraud
After official results were announced showing the incumbent president had won, protesters called for a vote recount and set fire to parliament. The military retaliated, killing at least three people.
Ebola Carriers? Why The Virus Keeps Coming Back
A country is declared Ebola-free. Then the virus flares up again. Doctors now know why.
Ivory Coast Struggles To Keep Economy Afloat After Terror Attack
Ivory Coast's business community is shaken after a deadly al-Qaida attack on a beach resort. The West African nation's economy had been on the rebound after a civil war.
Puzzling Proverbs: So Why Did The Goat Go Home After It Broke A Leg?
Ghana is a land of many sayings, often starring an animal. Only the meaning is not always clear. We turned to our correspondent on the ground for answers.
Has The World Learned The Wrong Lessons From The Ebola Outbreak?
By focusing on the end of the epidemic, writes infectious disease specialist Nahid Bhadelia, we miss the larger point.
5 Mysteries About Ebola: From Bats To Eyeballs To Blood
The World Health Organization declared West Africa officially Ebola-free on Thursday, but more cases are likely, and scientists say they have a lot of unanswered questions.
West Africa Is Finally Declared Ebola-Free — For Now
For the first time since the most recent Ebola outbreak began, Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone have each reported zero cases of Ebola for 42 days in a row. But the risk of small flare-ups remains.
Why The World Might Be Running Out Of Cocoa Farmers
West African cocoa farmers earn less than $1 a day. Those low wages could jeopardize the future of chocolate labor, as young farmers find better opportunities to earn a living, a new report warns.
As Ebola Cases Dwindle, West Africa Turns To Economic Recovery
International banks are promising nearly a billion dollars in aid to the three countries hardest hit by Ebola. The number of weekly cases has dropped below 40 — the lowest level since last May.