This Politician's Philosophy: No Perks For You
John Magufuli, the new president of Tanzania, aims to cut over-the-top government spending and improve services. Opponents hope he fizzles out.
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Now That He's A Dad, Tanzanian Doctor Is An Advocate Of Prudent Panic
Pediatrician Namala Mkopi shares his new insights into the art of parenting and doctoring. He also tells NPR why people need to pay more attention to a disease no one likes to talk about: diarrhea.
The Rapidly Disappearing Elephants Of Tanzania
The Selous Game Reserve is one of the great untamed places of Africa. It's an ideal home for massive elephant herds — and it also has attracted some of the world's deadliest poachers.
Tanzanian Diplomat Attacks Film About Attacks On Albinos
He says the documentary, about a boy who had three fingers hacked off for their purported magic power, is farfetched. People with albinism don't agree.
#WhatWouldMagufuliDo: Tanzanian President's Thriftiness Gets Him A Meme
In just three weeks in office, John Magufuli has shaken up country's finances by slashing budgets for celebrations and travel. The Internet reacted with a funny meme.
Who Gnu? 2015 Wildebeest Migration Is Live On Video
The herds pound their way over open areas, but many migration watchers prize the sight of a large herd crossing water — and that was the case today.
DNA Tracking Of Ivory Helps Biologists Find Poaching Hotspots
To stop elephant slaughter in Africa, zoologist Sam Wasser spent years extracting DNA from elephant dung and tissue. Much of the world's poached ivory, he discovered, comes from just two hotspots.
It's Not A Come-On From A Cult. It's A New Kind Of Poll!
Tanzanians were skeptical when they were invited for a free trip to the big city to discuss natural gas policy. But it's actually an innovative strategy to involve ordinary citizens in key decisions.
Good News: More Crops! Bad News: More Plague!
Tiny patches of Tanzanian farmland contain more rats than do nearby forests. These rats are more likely to carry the bacteria that cause the plague in humans.
Can A New Ban On Witchcraft Protect The Albinos Of Tanzania?
Media reports this week said the Tanzanian government was going to go after "witch doctors" who attack albinos. But what, exactly, is a "witch doctor"? And why are they targeting people with albinism?