5 Mysteries About Ebola: From Bats To Eyeballs To Blood
The World Health Organization declared West Africa officially Ebola-free on Thursday, but more cases are likely, and scientists say they have a lot of unanswered questions.
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Amnesty International: Human Rights In Tunisia Regresses
It's been five years since the ouster of an authoritarian regime in the north African nation of Tunisia. Protests there sparked regional demonstrations known as the Arab spring.
What A Difference A Drug Makes In The Fight Against River Blindness
Two of the 2015 Nobel Prize winners for medicine discovered a drug that is driving down this parasitic disease in Ghana.
West Africa Is Finally Declared Ebola-Free — For Now
For the first time since the most recent Ebola outbreak began, Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone have each reported zero cases of Ebola for 42 days in a row. But the risk of small flare-ups remains.
The World's Largest Refugee Camp Looks Like A Slum/Star Wars Mashup
But for thousands of Somali refugees, the camp in Dadaab, Kenya, is the only home they've ever known.
Years After Its Curfew Killed Theater, Ghana Gets A Second Act
Back in the '80s, Ghanaian theater went dark under military curfew. Now, a dapper businessman-turned-playwright is leading an onstage revival — and doing it with a sense of humor.
Dayo Okeniyi Is Probably The First Nigerian Actor To Be Shot By J-Lo
Why are Nigerians making a splash in Hollywood? We ask a star of the new NBC series Shades of Blue.
Worrisome Bat-Disease Map Shouldn't Make People Fear Bats
A new map shows where the risk is highest for humans catching diseases from bats. But the researchers urge humans to remember: Bats do a lot of good, too!
So Here's What You Shouldn't Do When Trying To Revive A Newborn
I figured I'd slap the baby's bottom. Wrong! Luckily I got a lesson from trainers who teach birth attendants in the developing world.
This Politician's Philosophy: No Perks For You
John Magufuli, the new president of Tanzania, aims to cut over-the-top government spending and improve services. Opponents hope he fizzles out.