Morgan Winsor

Breaking News Reporter

Morgan Winsor is a Breaking News Reporter for International Business Times with a regional specialization in Africa. She was previously at CNN, where she wrote articles for digital and worked alongside TV reporters and producers. Prior to that, she was archaeological digging in Romania. Morgan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors in Ancient Greek & Roman Studies and a Journalism minor from the University of Delaware.

Tanzania-Rwanda Trade Forum 2016 To Kick Off New Chapter Of Bilateral Relations

The joint summit, dubbed “Tanzania-Rwanda Trade Forum 2016,” is the first of its kind.

Who Is Amina Ali Nkek? Missing Chibok Schoolgirl Found In Nigeria’s Sambisa Forest 2 Years After Boko Haram Kidnapping

Amina Ali Nkek was reportedly found Tuesday in Sambisa forest, near Nigeria’s border with Cameroon, more than two years after her kidnapping.

ISIS ‘Crucifixions,’ Beheadings And Executions Carried Out In Libya Stronghold Of Sirte, New Report Reveals

A Human Rights Watch report details horrific atrocities by the Islamic State group in Sirte, including instances of “crucifixions.”

Cleft Lip And Palate In Ghana: How Repair Surgery Can Change Lives, Boost Local Economies

In remote regions, babies born with cleft lip and palate are seen as bad luck. Advocates want to heal not only the children but also the economy.

South Sudan Group Frees 19 Ethiopian Children One Month After Cross-Border Raid

The children were among dozens kidnapped by the armed group about a month ago in a cross-border raid.

Rwanda Landslides Kill Dozens, Destroy Hundreds Of Homes After El Niño-Linked Downpours

The heavy downpours, which have been attributed to the current El Niño, also injured dozens and damaged infrastructure in the north.

Nigerian Militants Attack Chevron Facility In Oil-Rich Niger Delta Region

Chevron Nigeria Limited said its Okan offshore facility in the Niger Delta region was attacked Wednesday, resulting in an oil spill.

Kentucky Derby 2016 Drink Recipes: How To Make Mint Juleps, Oaks Lily And Other Cocktails For Race Day

Mint juleps are the official cocktail of Kentucky Derby, which is set to take place Saturday, May 7. Here's how to make them.

National Nurses Week Quotes 2016: 20 Inspirational And Funny Sayings To Honor Health Professionals

National Nurses Week 2016, beginning Friday, is a time to recognize the vital roles nurses play in hospitals and medical centers in the U.S.

Zimbabwe To Print Its Own US Dollars Amid Severe Cash Shortage And Deepening Economic Woes

The introduction of the bond notes does not signal the return of the defunct Zimbabwean dollar, which the country ditched in 2009.

Rio Olympics 2016: Africa’s Only Doping-Testing Lab Suspended

The move leaves just 31 accredited drug-testing labs left in the world, and none in Africa for the time being.

ISIS In Kenya: Police Foil Alleged Anthrax Attack By Islamic State Group-Linked Medics

Kenyan police chief Joseph Boinnet said officials uncovered a terror cell linked to the Islamic State group that was allegedly planning a "biological attack."

Zimbabwe’s Wild Animals For Sale: National Parks Forced To Sell Wildlife Amid Drought

The drought-racked southern African nation put its wild animals up for sale Tuesday in a bid to ease financial pressure on its national parks.

Met Gala 2016 Red Carpet Recap: Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, Claire Danes [PHOTOS]

Beyoncé rocked her Givenchy dress on the Met Gala red carpet Monday night. But the superstar’s husband, Jay Z, was noticeably absent.

Drought-Hit Burkina Faso Rations Water Supply In Ouagadougou Amid Severe Shortages

Burkina Faso is battling more frequent and long-lasting droughts, with the capital Ouagadougou suffering from severe water shortages in recent weeks.

Met Gala 2016 Facts: 10 Things About The Costume Institute’s Annual Fashion Exhibit

Designers, models, actors, musicians and celebrities have waited all year for Monday’s star-studded event.

Teacher Appreciation Week 2016: Gift Ideas For Homemade Crafts, Cheap Presents

Teacher Appreciation Week is a time to give back and say thanks to all the great teachers who devote their lives to mentoring and shaping young minds.

Teacher Appreciation Week 2016: 20 Quotes About Teaching And Education To Give Thanks

“It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge,” Albert Einstein once said.

National Barbecue Month 2016: Best BBQ Recipes, Freebies And Deals For May

To celebrate National Barbecue Month, here’s a roundup of the best BBQ recipes, freebies and deals.

International Workers’ Day 2016: 20 Quotes About Labor To Celebrate May Day

“It is labor indeed that puts the difference on everything,” John Locke once said.

Daniel Berrigan Famous Quotes: Renowned Jesuit Priest, Poet, Peace Activist Dies At 94

The longtime priest's efforts against the Vietnam War during the late 1960s landed him in a federal prison in 1970.

Albinos In Malawi Face ‘Systemic Extinction,’ UN Albinism Expert Says

Since late 2014, Malawian police have recorded at least 65 cases of violence against people with albinism, a U.N. expert said.

Kenya Ivory Burn Controversy: Why Botswana Boycotted The Historic Conservation Event

Many countries and conservationists praised the Kenyan government's move Saturday to torch 105 tons of ivory, but some said it sent a dangerous message.