In Rwanda, Circumcision Is All The Rage
The procedure is gaining popularity amongst young men who believe, erroneously, that it eliminates any risk of contracting HIV/AIDS.
In Rwanda, Circumcision Is All The Rage
The procedure is gaining popularity amongst young men who believe, erroneously, that it eliminates any risk of contracting HIV/AIDS.
Idjwi, A Quiet Island Sheltered From Congo's Woes. For Now
Idjwi is a rare example of a preserved ecosystem in the troubled eastern Congolese region. But poverty and crop disease are now putting this tranquil island at risk too.
Kids Are Dying In Congolese Gold Mines, And No One Is Held Accountable
Underage workers wind up digging for gold, and too often dying in the process. Family traditions are part of why no one is ever held responsible.
Meet The Italian Psychiatrist Who Treats Both Humans And Chimpanzees
A program in Uganda helps chimpanzees deal with their emotions through sign language and art. Mariangela Ferrero can compare their woes to those of her human patients near Turin.
With UN Troops Arriving, Congo Insurgents Have A Choice To Make
Militias in the North Kivu region are facing desertions as the UN armed contingent begins to move into the embattled territory of the Democratic Republic of Congo. But fighting still flares.
Temperatures Rising: Just Too Hot In The Heart Of Africa
How climate change looks -- and feels -- in the Democratic Republic of Congo.