A Day Camp That Teaches Kids In The U.S. About Female Genital Mutilation
There's a nature walk, a drum performance, a picnic lunch — and speakers who tell the youngsters about the harm caused by the practice.
Africa
Is The Secret To A Healthier Microbiome Hidden In The Hadza Diet?
Some species of bacteria in our intestines are disappearing. Can we reverse the microbial die-off? The food eaten by Tanzania's Hadza tribe could hold the answer.
Tanzania Gears Up To Become A Nation Of Medical Drones
Drones have delivered everything from pizza to condoms to hot dogs. In Tanzania, they have a bold new mission.
Trump Administration Cuts Military Aid To Egypt
President Trump has had a friendly relationship with Egypt's leader but this week the administration surprisingly cut some military aid over Egypt's worsening human rights record.
Kenyans Wait For Resolution Nearly 2 Weeks After Elections
Kenya's president won re-election but his inauguration is on hold pending a court ruling by his challenger. The opposition leader claims massive vote rigging which resulted in deadly violence.
In Reckoning With Confederate Monuments, Other Countries Could Provide Examples
The U.S. isn't alone in confronting sites dedicated to contentious, and often troubling, moments in its history.
South Africa Grants Grace Mugabe Diplomatic Immunity, To Critics' Dismay
An opposition party called the government's decision "a complete disgrace." Zimbabwe's first lady is accused of assaulting a 20-year-old model with an extension cord at a Johannesburg hotel.
Sierra Leone Latest: Landslides Death Toll Nears 500
After devastating landslides, local authorities are calling for more than 10,000 people to evacuate as more rainfall is expected.
How To Succeed In Business After Fleeing For Your Life
A father of seven had to start over after his family was forced from home by Boko Haram. He found safety and a new job in a camp for displaced persons.
South Africa Puts A 'Red Alert' At Its Borders For Zimbabwe's Grace Mugabe
A 20-year old South African model accusing Zimbabwe's first lady of beating her with an extension cord has rejected a proposed cash settlement, according to her legal team.