West Africa
Kofi Annan: The War on Drugs Has Failed in West Africa and Around the World
The former Secretary-General of the United Nations says that force alone is not enough to stop the problems of violence and addiction that come with drug trafficking.
This Is What Life Is Like for Liberians Dealing with the Ebola Outbreak
I spoke to human rights activist and Monrovia resident Segbe Nyanfor about how the virus has affected day-to-day life for him and his family.
An Expert Describes Non-Stupid Ways to Use Ebola Quarantines
Fear and stupidity don't help contain infectious diseases.
Ebola Reaches New York; Everything Is Fine
News that a doctor tested positive for the deadly disease spread like wildfire on social media, but nothing's going viral in the city.
Relax, UK – We're Not All Going to Die of Ebola
Although there are many other terrifying diseases waiting to kill you.
Senegal's Sea Widows Are Well on Their Way to Financial Independence
Hundreds of young migrants have died at sea, leaving behind a new class of women: the “sea widows”.
West African Truckers
We hitched a ride with a trailer full of soap to see just how hard it is for African truckers.
Exploring the Evangelist Churches of East London's Industrial Estates
Where African Christians go to worship God amid the grime and garages.