Whatever happened to the U.S. famine alert system that Trump shut down, then reopened
Mon Aug 31 4:42 pm
The highly regarded FEWS NET network stopped posting data on Afghanistan, Somalia and Yemen -- then says it will start posting again in September. What's the reason for this back-and-forth?
The bridges of Rwanda open up new worlds
Sat Aug 29 7:54 am
A charity built 96 bridges to connect communities separated by rivers and gorges. A new study looks at the life-changing impact of a concrete-and-steel pedestrian crossing.
Rwandans love their milk bars. The health minister wishes they'd drink a little less
Thu Aug 27 6:54 am
A big glass of moo juice — no, make that several glasses a day — is common in Rwanda. Is that too much of a good thing?
Which country makes the best jollof rice? D.C. foodies put it to a blind test
Thu Aug 20 5:00 am
One of the most famous dishes across West Africa is jollof rice — fragrant rice cooked down with spices, tomatoes and meat. But which version is best? A traveling festival aims to find out.
Congo's Ebola outbreak reaches 5,000 cases as it outpaces response efforts
Wed Aug 19 5:29 am
Government data showed the outbreak had so far recorded 5,021 cases, including 2,378 deaths. The outbreak has infected and killed more people at a greater speed than any other outbreak in history.
The Taliban has taken a terrible toll on the education of girls -- and boys as well
Fri Aug 14 10:41 am
Saturday marks the 5th anniversary of the current Taliban rule in Afghanistan. They've had a devastating impact on girls' education. A lesser told story is their impact on the education of boys.
The drug lenacapavir is a mighty weapon against HIV. Its rollout gets mixed reviews
Thu Aug 13 7:18 am
It's a twice-a-year injection that is remarkably effective in preventing an HIV infection. Distribution is starting. But questions are being raised about getting it to the areas that need it most.
His wedding guests gave $6k to fund a health startup. Now it's won a $3 million prize
Wed Aug 12 9:00 am
Dr. Raj Panjabi founded Last Mile Health to bring healthcare to people living in remote areas. The group is the 2026 recipient of the Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize.
This rising painter reimagines Renaissance art in a cocoa plantation in Cameroon
Sun Aug 09 7:58 am
A new gallery show in London features the paintings of Marc Padeu, playing with themes from Renaissance art and bringing them to his homeland of Cameroon.
The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is outpacing responders
Fri Aug 07 4:24 pm
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is now the second largest ever, and shows no sign of slowing down. To help, researchers are trying to expand experimental vaccines and treatments
