Africa

Peter Piot reveals the "reckless" methods by which a small lab in Belgium first identified the lethal Ebola virus in 1976

Only third time designation made; screening of all travelers from affected countries recommended

Activists fear that the law could still be reinstated

A Science reporter tries to track down these mysterious canines

Villagers have begun killing big cats for profit, not protection, locals argue

But wild dogs in Africa's Serengeti suffer when lions surge

Dating of a mysterious South African skeleton might upend ideas on where our species first evolved

Study finds evidence of the MERS virus in camels from Sudan and Ethiopia, raising concerns that patients in Africa may have been overlooked

Authors of report on science of homosexuality decry its interpretation by Uganda president

In letter to Obama, Yoweri Museveni cites scientific report as basis for criminalizing homosexuality

South African leader was initially silent on epidemic, but ultimately became influential voice

Years later, orphans of trauma don't react appropriately to threats

Third study in less than 2 years attempts to elucidate strange formations

Despite confinement and expense, Africa's cats tend to do better in reserves with barriers

Results of a new census reveal massive declines due to illegal ivory poaching

Fish invades volcanic islands off coast of Africa