In Senegal, They're Dreaming Of Europe
Many African men hope for a brighter future across the Mediterranean — and risk their lives to make the crossing. Senegal is trying to make sure they don't go.
Africa
Mysterious Hemorrhagic Fever Outbreak Stumps Disease Detectives
There's fever. And unexplained bleeding. Like Ebola. But tests show that the 51 cases in South Sudan are definitely not Ebola.
Freed From Prison, Ethiopian Bloggers Still Can't Leave The Country
Just before President Obama's visit to Ethiopia last year, jailed bloggers and journalists were suddenly released from prison — a welcome gesture of openness. But their freedom goes only so far.
Turns Out You Do Need A Weatherman To Know Which Way The Wind Blew
Rwanda is missing 15 years of weather data. Getting it back would be a boon for farmers. But can it be done?
Chad's Former President Convicted Of War Crimes In Senegal Trial
Chad's former President Hissene Habre has been convicted of crimes against humanity, including rape and sexual slavery, during his rule. He has been sentenced to life in prison. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Reed Brody of the Human Rights Watch, who has been working on this case.
More Than 700 Migrants Feared Dead In Three Separate Mediterranean Shipwrecks
In one case, migrants saw rescuers and rushed toward them, causing the boat to flip. In another, a large boat cut the line to a smaller boat it was dragging when it began to take on water.
Reporter's Notebook: 'Embedded' With Doctors Without Borders
Correspondent Jason Beaubien talks about his week at the Doctors Without Borders hospital in South Sudan.
Zimbabwe Pardons Thousands Of Prisoners Because Of Overcrowding, Food Shortages
The move by President Robert Mugabe has reportedly emptied one women's prison of all but two inmates serving life sentences. All juveniles are said to have been pardoned.
A Moth Nicknamed 'Tomato Ebola' Ravages Nigeria's Tomatoes
The president has declared a tomato state of emergency in the northern sector.
'High Highs And Deep Lows': 5 Days With Doctors Without Borders In South Sudan
In the past year, dozens of hospitals run by the medical aid group Doctors Without Borders, also known as MSF, have been attacked. NPR spends a week with two doctors in a hospital inside an enormous refugee camp in South Sudan to find out why they work in dangerous places, and what the work is like.