Africa Coverage

Fears as West Africa battles worst diphtheria outbreak in recent times

(CNN) -- In Nigeria's northern state of Kano, doctors and health workers are grappling with one of the worst diphtheria outbreaks in recent times.

By Callum Sutherland, CNN

Unvaccinated and Vulnerable: Children Drive Surge in Deadly Outbreaks

ACCRA, Ghana — Large outbreaks of diseases that primarily kill children are spreading around the world, a grim legacy of disruptions to health systems during the COVID-19 pandemic that have left more than 60 million children without a single dose of standard childhood vaccines.

Stephanie Nolen, New York Times

Fact check: Biden says U.S. investing in railway between Pacific and Indian oceans

President Joe Biden may have confused dinner guests of the League of Conservation Voters on June 14 when he said: "We have plans to build a railroad from the Pacific all the way across the Indian Ocean."

Sofia Bliss-Carrascosa, PolitiFact reporter

Omicron Variant Spreading Twice as Quickly as Delta in South Africa

Underscoring increasing concerns about omicron, scientists in South Africa said Friday that the newest coronavirus variant appeared to spread more than twice as quickly as delta, which had been considered the most contagious version of the virus.

Apoorva Mandavilli, New York Times

Nigerian boy offered ballet scholarship in U.S. after viral video

A talented 11-year-old Nigerian boy has been offered a ballet scholarship in the United States after a video of him performing barefoot in the rain went viral.

South African restaurant holds Guinness World Record for milkshake varieties

Gibson's Gourmet Burgers and Ribs hold the Guinness world record for having than 200 milkshake varieties. Everything from chocolate, mascarpone, to Oreo cheesecake in categories like fat-free, vegan, frozen yogurt, and even alcoholic shakes. They started out with 40 milkshakes and as their popularity grew, so did the flavor menu.

Fuquay-Varina couple's risk sees great reward in Zambia

Bethany and David Morgan went on a mission trip to Zambia and were left with a feeling of wanting to do more. Instead of just thinking about it, they actually did something.

Mandy Mitchell, WRAL reporter

Mama Afrika Festival celebrates African culture in Raleigh

Meet the founder of the Mama Afrika Festival, which brings African fashion, food, music and dancing to the Triangle this weekend.

All eyes on Africa during early hurricane season

When it comes to tracking potential hurricanes during August in North Carolina, all eyes are on Africa.

Events this week: Best of the City, The Millennium Tour

Beat the after-work slump and enjoy these events in the Triangle this week!

Jessica Patrick, WRAL digital journalist

'My heart is on fire.' Ethiopian Airlines victims embodied Kenya's ambitions

John Quindos wailed and hyperventilated so violently that officials rushed him to a first aid station. Then, as the magnitude sunk in, he lost his voice. The plane his family was aboard -- a Boeing 737 Max 8 operated by Ethiopian Airlines -- smashed into a field Sunday, killing all 159 people aboard.

Declan Walsh, New York Times

UNC doctors travel to Africa to perform brain surgery

When pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Carolyn Quinsey isn't walking the halls or operating at UNC Children's Hospital, she's taking her experience and expertise to the African country of Malawi where, for the last four years, she has performed much needed and, in some cases, lifesaving neurosurgeries.

UNC doctor travels thousands of miles to perform lifesaving surgeries

When pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Carolyn Quinsey isn't walking the halls or operating at UNC Children's Hospital, she's taking her experience and expertise to the African country of Malawi where, for the last four years, she has performed much needed and, in some cases, lifesaving neurosurgeries.

Ken Smith, WRAL anchor/reporter

UNC student creates Africa Hoops documentary

Basketball is a growing sport in Africa, and it's having a major impact on communities there. Taylor Sharp, a UNC graduate, caught it all on film.

Hoops Africa: UNC filmmaker's documentary inspires children through basketball

Basketball is a growing sport in Africa, and it's having a major impact on communities there. Taylor Sharp, a UNC graduate, caught it all on film.

Rick Armstrong, producer, and Brad Johansen, WRAL anchor/reporter

Neighbor Health clinic cares for patients from 30 countries

Neighbor Health, a Raleigh clinic that opened in June, has translators on hand to help care for people from 30 countries.

NeighborHealth clinic cares for patients from 30 countries

NeighborHealth Center, a Raleigh clinic that opened in June, has translators on hand to help care for people from 30 countries.

Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian meet with Ugandan president

Kanye West took time out of working on his upcoming album, 'Yahndi,' while in the East African nation to talk with its president. Ugandan president Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, a declared lover of Donald Trump, met with West and his wife, Kim Kardashian.

Teacher uses spring break trip to Africa to educate, inspire students

A teacher plans to travel abroad to Africa for spring break with several high school students as part of a trip to open their eyes to new cultures and experiences.

Liandra Larsen, 2018 CBC-UNC Diversity Fellow