Africa

Africa 1 day ago

Namibia to cull 83 elephants and distribute meat to people affected by drought

Namibia plans to cull more than 700 wild animals, including over 80 elephants, and distribute the meat to people; southern Africa currently faces a severe drought.

Africa 3 days ago

A dam collapse in eastern Sudan kills at least 30 people following heavy rains, a UN agency says

At least 30 people were killed and the homes of 50,000 people were damaged or destroyed after Sudan's Arbaat Dam collapsed; the nearly 25-mile-long dam was damaged due to heavy rains.

NBA 3 days ago

US senators call out NBA's relationship with Rwanda dictator Paul Kagame: 'Putting profit over principle'

Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) called out the NBA and commissioner Adam Silver for its relationship with Rwanda dictator Paul Kagame in a letter Tuesday.

Africa August 22

Botswana unearths 2,492-carat diamond, among largest ever uncovered

A 2,492-carat diamond believed to be one of the largest ever to be unearthed from a mine was uncovered in Botswana, the country's government announced.

Africa August 20

Alleged Kenyan 'vampire' killer, who confessed to 42 murders, escapes custody: police

Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, a 33-year-old Kenyan national accused of killing and dismembering dozens of women, has escaped custody alongside 12 other inmates.

HEALTH August 16

With Mpox a public health emergency in Africa, what you must know about increased virus risk

Africa's CDC has declared mpox a public health emergency as cases are up 160% compared to 2023. What to know about rising virus cases, spread and prevention.

CRIME August 15

Pennsylvania father helps FBI track down scamming suspects who led his son to suicide

The father of young Pennsylvania man who died by suicide after becoming the victim of a sextortion attempt helped lead the FBI to Nigerian suspects charged in the case.

Monkeypox August 14

Mpox declared public health emergency in Africa as authorities battle multiple variants

The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declared the increasing spread of mpox a health emergency, warning the virus might spread across international borders.

Minnesota August 14

Tim Walz opened Minnesota's door to Somali immigrants as gangs became more prevalent

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who was recently named as a VP candidate for Kamala Harris, asked for more refugee settlement in Minnesota even as Somali gangs became more prevalent.

Justice Department August 8

Justice Department indicts Iranian, Pakistani nationals linked to Navy SEAL deaths in Arabian Sea

The Justice Department has indicted two Iranians and a Pakistani national over their alleged support of Iran’s weapons of mass destruction program.