World has 35.8 million slaves — report

The second annual edition of the Walk Free Foundation's Global Slavery Index says almost 36 million people are subject to modern slavery. Mauritania's population is worst affected with 4% in…

ISIS comes to Libya

The black flag of ISIS flies over government buildings. Police cars carry the group's insignia. The local football stadium is used for public executions. A town in Syria or Iraq?…

Stringer Bell, Luther, Mandela… the album?

Golden Globe-wining actor Idris Elba is making music inspired by the various roles he's played.

Your next holiday: Victoria Falls?

Spray from Victoria Falls hits the faces of tourists and locals as they look down at Africa's most famous waterfall. The water acts as a wake-up call, but this spectacular…

Is the BRICS moment over?

After experiencing explosive growth in the first decade of the new century, growth rates in emerging markets have slowed noticeably and perhaps indefinitely. Despite this slowdown, collectively the BRICS (a…

Rally for woman stripped naked in Nairobi

Kenyans took to the streets of Nairobi on Monday to send a message to men: Stop attacking women because of the way they dress.

Geldof: We’re going to stop Ebola

One Direction, Ed Sheeran and a host of other stars are raising money to fight Ebola with a 30th anniversary version of the Band Aid charity single first recorded in…

Ebola doctor dies of virus

A doctor who spent time treating Ebola patients in West Africa has died from the virus after returning to the United States.

Nigerian town retaken from Boko Haram

Nigerian troops backed by civilian vigilantes reclaimed the northeastern town of Chibok late Saturday, a military spokesman and a community leader said Sunday. The town had been seized by Boko…

Boko Haram seizes two towns in northeast Nigeria

Boko Haram fighters late Thursday took over two towns in northeast Nigeria, fleeing residents said, after they reportedly were forced out of a key town by local vigilantes and hunters.

Ebola-infected doctor flown to U.S.

An Ebola patient from Sierra Leone is expected to arrive at a Nebraska hospital soon for treatment, a U.S. official said.

Africa Cup of Nations: Equatorial Guinea to host

At last -- the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations has a home.

Surf’s up in Dakar!

Surf’s up! Catching waves in Dakar

In Dakar, a growing community of surf lovers are taking advantage of the warm weather, year-round waves and cheap flights.

Nebraska hospital prepares for new Ebola patient

A surgeon who's a Sierra Leone national and a legal permanent resident of the United States will be transported from Sierra Leone to the Nebraska Medical Center for treatment for…