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How a unique wilderness in the Democratic Republic of Congo is being revived and preserved for future generations.

Professors at prominent universities in Ghana and Nigeria were caught on camera by the BBC asking their students for sexual favors.

Africa's metalheads have a bold vision. We talk to Edward Banchs, author of a new book about Africa's metal scene, and to a heavy metal singer in Botswana known as "Vulture."

The charity GiveDirectly announced plans to give 6000 people living in extreme poverty a guaranteed income for a decade. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with co-founder Michael Faye about the project.

A unique wilderness in the Democratic Republic of Congo is being revived and preserved for future generations.

The brutal and mesmerizing new film takes place in South Africa in 1981, where 16-year-old Nicholas is coming to grips with his homosexuality in an environment that couldn't be more hostile to it.

According to a new report, the Wagner Group has laundered some $2.5 billion to Russia since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine last year, in an effort to support the war effort.

The number of polio cases globally sank to an all-time low in 2012. But outbreaks in Syria and Somalia this year are jeopardizing efforts to eradicate the virus. A recent visit to the Somali-Ethiopian border highlights just how easily polio can regain a foothold in rural, insecure communities.

The African natural gas industry is booming as Europe looks to replace Russian supplies. But some worry new African gas projects don't make financial sense in a warming world.

Yemi Alade's new album, Rebel Queen, is a swirl of musical styles and languages from all over the African continent.