World News Health & Safety Millions Of Women Take A Long Walk With A 40-Pound Water Can 12:54pm July 07, 2016 by Vicky Hallett A study reveals the staggering number of women and children (usually girls) who take a long walk to get water for the family.
Books Health & Safety #LintonLies: How Zambians Are Using Social Media To Talk Back 6:36pm July 06, 2016 by Tobias Denskus Zambians have turned to Twitter to point out factual errors and criticize the tone in a British actress's memoir about her gap year in their country.
World News Sports Oscar Pistorius Gets 6-Year Prison Sentence In Girlfriend's Murder 1:09pm July 06, 2016 by Bill Chappell Reeva Steenkamp's parents were in court to hear the sentence; afterward, they told reporters that nothing would bring their daughter back.
Health & Safety When I Was Diagnosed With Bipolar Disorder, People Thought I Was Cursed 4:55pm July 05, 2016 by Sitawa Wafula She's become an activist and here's her message: Talk to us, text us, give us data. Don't just build another mental institution.
Health & Safety Some Refugees Returning Home To Help Rebuild Somalia 7:04pm July 03, 2016 by Laura Heaton Some Somali refugees in the Dadaab camp in Kenya are getting what refugees dream of — a job. Only not in Kenya. Add to Listen QueueListen Now
World News Health & Safety How Africa's 7 Newest Nations Mark Their Independence Days 12:38pm July 02, 2016 by Brad Scriber For many countries, their independence is so recent that people still remember the day it happened. Here's how they celebrate.
World News Economy Health & Safety Will Brexit Put A Damper On The U.K.'s Global Generosity? 6:07pm July 01, 2016 by Marc Silver The U.K. gives billions of pounds to the developing world. Will this benevolent spirit survive in the wake of Brexit?
World News Editorial Policy Change Keeps South African Broadcaster From Airing Protests 6:49am June 30, 2016 by Peter Granitz South African journalists are in an uproar over a directive at the public broadcaster that bans coverage of protests. They accuse the government of effectively censoring them ahead of local elections.
Economy Health & Safety When Botswana Sells Its Big Diamond, Who Will Benefit? 3:44pm June 29, 2016 by Nurith Aizenman It's the largest found in over a century and is valued at $70 million. How much do sales like this help the country? Add to Listen QueueListen Now
Health & Safety Education Girl Talk: What Teens Want Michelle Obama To Know About Liberia 6:16pm June 27, 2016 by Clair MacDougall Some of them have never heard of her. But most of them want her to know: Make sure more Liberian girls can stay in school!