Cabo Verde president visits Atlanta before historic World Cup match

President José Maria Neves joined business leaders and Cabo Verdeans in Atlanta as the nation readies for its first FIFA World Cup appearance.

• Jun 15

WHO massively scales back number of suspected Ebola cases in Congo

While 330 Ebola infections are confirmed in central Africa and huge challenges remain, hundreds more suspected cases "have been cleared out," the WHO says.

• Jun 2

Fire at girls' school in Kenya kills at least 16 students, injures scores more

A fire at a school for girls in central Kenya has caused an unknown number of deaths, according to police, who said search teams have been deployed.

• May 28

Ebola travel restrictions now include Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson airport

Federal officials say some international travelers arriving from parts of Central and East Africa will now be routed through Atlanta as the U.S. expands enhanced Ebola-related screening measures at designated airports.

• May 24

U.S. doctor with Ebola feared he "wasn't going to make it" before evacuation

Dr. Peter Stafford was working with the missionary group Serge in Congo when he was infected with Ebola.

• May 22

Ebola outbreak in Congo kills dozens, Africa's CDC says

A new Ebola outbreak in a remote province in Congo has caused 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases so far, Africa CDC says.

• May 15

Atlanta Drum Academy teaches African drumline history to metro youth

The powerful sound of the drumline is more than just a crowd-pleaser at football games and parades—it's a living echo of history with a heartbeat that traces back to the African continent.

• Feb 25

Carter Center reaches major milestone in quest to eradicate Guinea worm

Jimmy Carter made eradicating the Guinea worm a top mission of The Carter Center. Now it could soon become the second disease eradicated in history.

• Jan 30