Five Days And Five Nights With Doctors Without Borders
They're in a crowded refugee camp, running the only hospital in a war-torn corner of South Sudan.
Africa
Aid Groups In Ethiopia Reshape Approach In New Era Of Climate Change
Ethiopia has long been associated with extreme drought that leaves millions in need of food. That's still the case, as the Horn of Africa suffers its worst drought in 50 years. But experts say that is exactly why the world needs to rethink its approach to aid in the age of climate change.
Dear Hollywood, This Is How You Make A Movie With African Characters
Sean Penn's new movie set in Africa got booed at Cannes. Critics said its African characters were "bleeding wallpaper." Here are 4 films that give African characters (and actors) their due.
Niger Faces Catastrophic Humanitarian Situation, President Says
Attacks by the extremist group Boko Haram have created a potential humanitarian catastrophe around Africa's Lake Chad. Despair is mounting among the displaced in Niger who are requesting aid.
Rhino-Horn Trade OK'd By South African Court, Lifting Domestic Ban
International trade of rhino horns is still banned, though illicit trade continues. South Africa has the world's largest rhino population; more than 1,000 were killed by poachers last year.
Kenya Threatens To Close Refugee Camp
The Dadaab camp has been home for decades to hundreds of thousands of Somalis who fled violence in their homeland. But Kenya says the camp breeds terrorists.
Nigerian President Offers Support After First Of 219 Missing Schoolgirls Rescued
The freed "Chibok Girl" met with Nigeria's president two days after being "rescued" from Boko Haram. She's one of more than 200 schoolgirls kidnapped in 2014 by extremists who have ravaged the region.
Nigeria, You Win! Your Development Plan May Be The 'Best In History'
The idea of just giving away nearly $60 million to tiny businesses seemed crazy. Did it work?
Doctors Without Borders Suspends Work In Parts Of Central African Republic
The group says armed men killed a staff member during an attack on a convoy that lasted more than 40 minutes. It's one of many recent attacks worldwide on the group's staff.
Search Continues For EgyptAir Flight That Went Missing Over Mediterranean Sea
EgyptAir says there were 66 people aboard Flight MS 804 when it disappeared from radar in the early hours of the morning. No debris from the plane has been found so far.