The Little Boy Who Escaped From Boko Haram
The terror network abducted him in northeastern Nigeria. His father was killed trying to rescue him. What would he do next?
Africa
Zuma Survives (Another) No-Confidence Vote In South Africa's Parliament
It's the sixth time South African President Jacob Zuma has faced a possible vote of no confidence — and for the first time, the vote was held by secret ballot.
South Africa's President Faces 6th Vote Of No Confidence
South Africa's parliament on Tuesday holds a no-confidence vote against President Jacob Zuma over allegations of corruption and mismanagement of the economy. Zuma has been president since 2009.
How To Fix Poverty: Why Not Just Give People Money?
Forget food aid, cows and job training. An unprecedented 12-year experiment in Kenya tests the power of cash.
Kenyans Will Vote For A New President Amid Fears Of Election Violence
Kenyan democracy — often accompanied by violence — is tested Tuesday with elections for president and parliament. The president faces a longtime rival over issues including corruption and the economy.
What Kenyan Voters Want Ahead Of Election Day
Kenya will hold elections for president this Tuesday. Amid the campaigning, many Kenyans are anxious about their future. The country has a history of electoral violence.
Erratic Weather Threatens Livelihood Of Rice Farmers In Madagascar
Climate change is complicating the lives of subsistence rice farmers in Madagascar. For years, the wet and dry seasons arrived predictably. No more. To survive, farmers are looking to diversify.
Nearly 1 Million South Sudanese Refugees In Uganda
Uganda is dealing with nearly 1 million refugees from South Sudan who have flooded into the country. Noah Gottschalk of Oxfam America talks with Scott Simon about the situation.
PHOTOS: Looking Cool In Congo — Even When The Electricity Goes Out
"This idea of really taking pride in who you are and what you look like is the thing that keeps them going every day in a place where nothing really works," says photojournalist Shayla Harris.
Rwanda's Kagame Has Ushered In Peace And Progress, And Crushed Dissent
For nearly two decades, Paul Kagame has led Rwanda. Many consider him a national hero for ending a genocide that killed 800,000 people. But he's ruled with an iron fist and silenced all opposition.