Africa
Rainforest Chimpanzees Dig Wells for Water in Fascinating, Rare Behavior
This is the first time that well-digging has been observed in a group of chimpanzees living in the rainforest.
Ovarian Cancer Leading Threat to Women's Reproductive Health
Ovarian cancer is ranked among the top killers of women around the globe, especially in developing countries. Vigilance is a health necessity.
In Burkina Faso, Local Militias Take Lead in Anti-Terror Fight
The Volunteers for the Defense of the Fatherland is seen as a stop-gap measure to halt a spreading conflict.
Trained Rats to Be Sent Into Earthquake Debris With Tiny Backpacks
Rats are being trained to be sent into earthquake debris wearing tiny backpacks outfitted with microphones so rescue teams can talk to survivors.
Fore Thought: Mabikacheche Succeeded in Bringing Golf go Rural Zimbabwe
In the wake of his death from COVID-19 last year, his children — including two former U.S. collegiate-level golf players — are continuing his work.
The U.S. Shouldn't Turn Back the Clock in Somalia
The U.S. mission in Somalia is a peripheral concern with no strategic value.
Fifteen Pounds of Rhino Horn Found in False Bottom Box
The horns from endangered black rhinos are worth more than $428,000 on the black market and were being sent to Vietnam.
Reshoring Isn't Enough
The Biden administration needs to think bigger about critical mineral supply chains.
Elephants Are Attacking Humans As Climate Change Pushes Them to the Brink
Lydia Tiller, from Save the Elephants, told Newsweek they are seeing a huge increase in the number of human and elephant conflicts across Africa.
Why is Nigeria No Longer a 'Country of Particular Concern'?
In the wake of this latest tragedy and the ongoing violence, re-designating Nigeria as a CPC should be an immediate U.S. policy objective.
Monkeypox Detected in Germany, 11 Countries Outside Africa Hit by Outbreak
The initial symptoms of Monkeypox include fever, headache, muscle aches, backache, chills and exhaustion. Some patients can develop a rash.
Monkeypox Outbreak Explosion as 1,300 Suspected Cases Reported, 58 Deaths
The cases and deaths have almost entirely been reported from the Democratic Republic of the Congo where the disease frequently spreads.
Meet the Woman, 23, Who Runs 3 Schools and Fosters Over 30 Children
Tusaiwe Munkhondiya is the founder of non-profit organizations "Empowering Young Mothers" and "You Are Not Alone" in Malawi.
Snake Charmer Dies After Playing With Cobra, Bitten on Finger and Mouth
The snake charmer had already caught and killed one snake that day, before catching another and playing with it.
As Famine Descends on Somalia, We Must Act to Save Lives
The biggest obstacle right now in helping Somalia is low funding for food aid.
Why Protecting Africa's Land and Biodiversity Is Everyone's Concern
In Côte d'Ivoire we have shown that when we bring together ideas, resources and partnership, it is possible to reverse harms and deliver change for good.
Biden Needs to Look Beyond the Military to Solve Somalia's Security Crisis
President Joe Biden needs to work with Somali leaders.
France's Military Presence in Africa Faces Reality Check As Mali Cuts Ties
"I believe that France has made considerable mistakes in its foreign policy in the Sahel and fails to look it in the mirror," former Malian Foreign Minister Kamissa Camara told Newsweek.
Friends Dodge Elephants, Cope With 104-Degree Heat in Trek Across Africa
The four college pals - Ivo, Jasper, Robbie, and Josh - have teamed up with charity "For Rangers" for some fundraising.
Biggest Elephant in Botswana Killed by Trophy Hunters for 8ft Tusks
The elephant had been carrying 200 pounds of ivory in its tusks, and was the largest to be hunted in the country since 1996.
Why Africa Doesn't Jump Into the Fray on Ukraine
Isn't the lesson learned from past sanctions inflicted on "rogue states" that they rarely work, and more often than not hurt ordinary people than help remove undesirable leaders? If so, why should Africa, arguably the weakest link of the international chain, try to tie down Russia?
Why Nigeria Could be the Next Afghanistan
The international community can certainly do more than it is doing now. We need not repeat the mistakes of Afghanistan.
Trio of Elephants Killed in 55 MPH Bus Crash After Being 'Hit at Once'
Villagers living near to where the incident occurred in Zimbabwe were later allowed to take home elephant meat from the accident scene.
Senior Christian Leaders in Algeria Face Prison as Rights Decline Continues
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and his ministers would be wise to note that the Algerian people in general, and their Christians in particular, are strong, determined and resilient. They will not be bullied out of existence.
Miracle Elephant Twins That Had Little Chance of Surviving Found Alive
The extremely rare twins were first discovered in the Samburu National Reserve in Kenya January and are the first to be born in the area for almost 20 years.
Extraordinary Rare Photos Show Stunning Black Panther in African Wilderness
Photographer Don Heyneke is the first person to capture images of a melanistic leopard in the wild in Africa for more than a century.
Watch Elephant Mom Thank Rescuers After Saving Her Trapped Baby From Well
Rob Brandford of the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, told Newsweek the mother had been getting "increasingly distressed" as she wasn't able to save the calf.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Most Memorable Royal Tour Moments
During their marriage Harry and Meghan have undertaken a series of royal tours resulting in memorable moments from iconic images to revealing interviews.
True-Scale Map Comparing Russia to Africa Blows People's Minds
A TikTok video showing Russia dwarfed by the continent of Africa shows how many world maps misrepresent the true scale of countries.
Enormous Blob Deep Beneath Africa Is Slowly Rising, Scientists Discover
The structure is one of two thermochemical piles in Earth's mantle that influence processes at the planet's core.