By Chika Oduah and Lauren Bohn PORT HARCOURT, Niger Delta, Nigeria — It’s been five years since 32-year-old Livinus Damka...
Dec 08, 2014Scientists call for more African-led research and development
By Emily Judem CAPE TOWN, South Africa — A rising call for African-led research has permeated Cape Town...
Nov 02, 2014South Africa’s township youth see apartheid’s legacy all around them
By Rachel Hoffman & Cindy Huang Editor’s note: This story is part of a Special Report on the...
Sep 30, 2014South African partnership hopes to prove text messages can save the lives of mothers and children
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — It was a sleepless night for Sipho Mpofu and her one-year-old son, Junior. After...
Sep 29, 2014Coca-Cola’s river cleanup work in Tanzania shows mixed motives
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — For years the Mlalakua River overflowed with garbage during each heavy rain. Homes...
Sep 29, 2014Across Africa, Coke is empowering women — to sell Coke products
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — Last year, Coca-Cola announced a $100 million partnership with the International Finance Corporation...
Sep 29, 2014In Tanzania, Coke improves medical distributions
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — Coca-Cola, the world’s largest beverage retailer, has an unparalleled ability to get its...
Sep 29, 2014Merck continues campaign against river blindness in the DRC
By Elaisha Stokes BENI, Congo — Every summer since 2010, Kasereka Mahamba has visited each of his neighbors, one...
Sep 29, 2014ExxonMobil fights malaria in Cameroon against backdrop of climate change
By Joanne Silberner LOLODORF, Cameroon — Just outside this small crossroads town, in an isolated village in the...
Sep 29, 2014At UN General Assembly, global health projects are big business
NEW YORK — Leaders from 140 countries gathered this week at the UN General Assembly in New York...
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