Namibia

Ghana has been producing commercial oil since 2010.

As global oil prices surge, some African countries may see a silver lining

Surging oil prices are hurting everyday consumers in Africa, but some oil-producing countries have seen a windfall with higher revenues — boosting investment spending in other areas.

As global oil prices surge, some African countries may see a silver lining
Two human skulls are shown in a glass case with several people wearing dark suits in the background.

Germany apologizes for genocide in Namibia

Germany apologizes for genocide in Namibia
Namibian citizens protest in New York

Africans take Germany to court in New York over 'forgotten genocide'

Africans take Germany to court in New York over 'forgotten genocide'
The Goreangab water treatment plant uses a process that partially mimics nature to turn sewage from Winhoek's 300,000 residents back into potable water. It opened in 1968 and was the first such plant in the world.

Recycling sewage into drinking water is no big deal. They've been doing it in Namibia for 50 years.

Recycling sewage into drinking water is no big deal. They've been doing it in Namibia for 50 years.
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The largest-ever world wildlife conference made progress on stemming illegal wildlife trade

The largest-ever world wildlife conference made progress on stemming illegal wildlife trade
The otherworldliness of Namibia.

Fury Road: Did Oscar-winning 'Mad Max' damage world's oldest desert?

The movie won six Oscars. It was filmed in the Namib Desert. But while parts of Namibia have the look of a wasteland, this rugged exterior hosts a fragile ecosystem.

Fury Road: Did Oscar-winning 'Mad Max' damage world's oldest desert?
Genocide in South-West Africa, committed by German soldiers, decimated the Herero and Namaqua tribes. These survivors escaped into the Omaheke desert.

For one Namibian activist, the fight against apartheid was personal

Israel Kaunatjike's family tree links the victims and perpetrators of a forgotten genocide.

For one Namibian activist, the fight against apartheid was personal
Soldiers from the U.S. Army put on one of three pairs of protective gloves during their final session of personal protective equipment training.

How 'big data' could help stop the spread of Ebola

When it comes to containing an outbreak like Ebola, anticipating where it might spread next is crucial. Until somewhat recently, however, the only way to do that was through untimely census records. But with the proliferation of so-called "big data," epidemiologists can track in real time where West Africans are headed — and where they might be spreading the disease.

How 'big data' could help stop the spread of Ebola
A doorway half-buried by sand in Kolmanskop, Namibia

How the sands of time have almost swallowed a German ghost town in the Namibian desert

French photographer Romain Veillon has a thing for taking pictures of abandoned places. And you can't get much more abandoned than Kolmanskop, a German diamond mining town in Namibia that became a virtual ghost town in the early 1950s. Veillon visited Kolmanskop last summer, and returned to France with 4,500 photos of a place where time, but not sand, has stood still for decades.

How the sands of time have almost swallowed a German ghost town in the Namibian desert

Turkish protesters have a new target — their president's social media followers

Turkey's been embroiled in protests in recent months, with the country moving from crisis to crisis. The current crisis — over Internet freedom — has protesters targeting their president's Twitter followers. Meanwhile, in China, the government is saying no to low-quality recyclables. And Greece finally has a budget surplus — for the first time in almost 70 years. That and more in today's Global Scan.

Turkish protesters have a new target — their president's social media followers

Takeaway Host John Hockberry Checks in From Africa

Takeaway Host John Hockberry Checks in From Africa

Namibia's Coastal Desert Named Newest World Heritage Site

The desert region we want you to name for our Geo Quiz is one of the most sought after tourism destinations in Namibia.

Namibia's Coastal Desert Named Newest World Heritage Site

Lion populations on the decline as African savannas disappear

The king of the jungle is in danger and it isn't just from poachers. But creative new methods are being developed to help manage conflicts between lions and people.

Lion populations on the decline as African savannas disappear

Protecting Black Rhinos in Namibia

Amidst awful stories of elephants and rhinos slaughtered by poachers in Africa, Namibia stands out for its cutting-edge approach to protecting wildlife. Rick Bass talks about how former poachers have been enlisted to protect the animals they once killed.

Protecting Black Rhinos in Namibia

Cheetahs in race of their lives -- to save their species

The number of cheetahs the world over has declined dramatically over the past 100 years. Now, the population is so small that its genetic diversity is limited. If something doesn't change, their survival could be threatened.

Cheetahs in race of their lives -- to save their species