Africa
Earliest Evidence of Facial Piercing in Africa Found in Ancient Skeleton
Researchers say the discovery shows the human body was used for social expression as much in the Pleistocene as it was today.
Akon Says His '100 Percent Crypto-based' City Will Be Built in 10 Years
"Finalized the agreement for AKON CITY in Senegal. Looking forward to hosting you there in the future," the musician and entrepreneur wrote on social media this week.
Archaeologists Reveal 2,700-Year-Old Town From Ancient World Power
Little is known about the Aksumite Empire, which ruled over what is now Eritrea and northern Ethiopia hundreds of years ago.
Huge Boost in Methane Concentrations Traced Back to Africa's Wetlands
Wetlands are the biggest natural source of methane in the world.
New Species of Pterosaur That Lived 95 Million Years Ago Discovered
Researchers say the newly identified specimen indicates that pterosaurs were a more diverse group than previously thought.
WWF Says African Elephants Will Be Gone by 2040 If We Don't Act Right Away
African elephant numbers have fallen dramatically as a result of poaching and other factors, such as habitat fragmentation or loss.
Wild Life: Ten Things I Learned Growing Up in Botswana
A childhood learning about baboons in Botswana may not have been typical, but it had its benefits.
Elephant Kills Tourist Who Was Camping at Undesignated Site
"It has been established that the area in which the group of tourists were camping is not a designated camping site,"
Namibia's Ministry of Environment and Tourism said in a statement alongside news of the death.
Gates Foundation Bets on Gene Therapy To Cure HIV, Sickle Cell
The Gates Foundation is partnering with the National Institutes of Health to bring gene-based cures to countries in Africa were HIV and sickle cell disease are the most prevalent
Russia-Africa Summit: How Putin Is Challenging the U.S. And China
Putin will welcome dozens of African leaders to the Black Sea resort of Sochi on Wednesday for the start of a two-day event.
Giant Toad Mimics Deadly Venomous Viper to Avoid Being Eaten, Study Finds
Batesian mimicry is where a harmless species avoids predators by pretending to be a dangerous or toxic one.
'Kill the Gays' Bill Revived by Ugandan Government
The Ugandan bill—colloquially known as "Kill the Gays"—was nullified in 2014 on a technicality but the government said it plans to resurrect the bill within a few weeks.
World Animal Day: Shocking Statistics Show the State of Wildlife Trade
One study published in the journal Science found that at least one in five vertebrate species on Earth are bought and sold on the wildlife market.
Trump's Message to Troubled Developing Countries? Figure it Out On Your Own
President Donald Trump called out poor countries for being "s***holes." Yes, there are terrible places to live. And, yes, it is easy to build a wall and say figure it out on your own. But we can't.
16 Killed in Collapse of Illegal Congo Gold Mine
An illegally-run gold mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo has collapsed, killing at least 16, according to government minister Steve Mbikayi.
Kenyan Police on High Alert over Potential Terrorist Attacks Around Mombasa
Kenyan police have been given orders to guard "colleges, churches, hotels, beaches and supermarkets" after receiving intelligence that several terrorist attacks were to be carried out around the city of Mombasa.
Uncharted Territory: A Queer Journey Through The Kenyan Bush
Kenny Porpora, author of 'The Autumn Balloon,' joins an LGBT tour operator in Kenya, where homosexuality is punishable by up to 14 years in prison.
Sahara Desert Is at Least 4.6 Million Years Old, Ancient Dust Reveals
The desert's age has been the topic of debate for decades among scientists.
Rwandan Gospel Singer Comes Out as Gay: 'I Have to Live My Real Life'
Rwandan gospel singer Albert Nabonibo, 35, says he's faced "horrible" rejection from family, friends and strangers alike.
Malaria Could Be Eradicated by 2050, Leading Experts Say
Experts described the goal to wipe out the disease in a generation as "ambitious, achievable, and necessary."
Bananas Aren't Going to Do Well Under Climate Change, Scientists Warn
"Limiting the temperature increase during the 21st century will help to avoid it," an expert told Newsweek.
Sophia Rising: The Story of One Girl Defying the Odds in Northern Kenya
Non-profit supporting young women uses travel to promote self-confidence and education
Wildfires In The Savanna Pose Dangers To Congo Basin Forests
"We must learn from the ongoing fire crisis in the Amazon and take the necessary steps to ensure the flames are controlled and do not spread further in the Congo Basin forest."
The New Documentary Trying to Save the Most Trafficked Mammals in the World
The Pangolin, quite possibly one of the strangest and most unique animals in the world, is on the verge of extinction.
Peace Deal in Sudan: Army and Protesters Agree to Share Power
After eight months of protests and government turmoil, military and opposition leaders attended a signing ceremony on Saturday.
The 1990s: The Golden Age of Travel?
Modern-day social media is hampering our travels and the ability to truly experience a new place. Johnny Bealby reminisces about the time before cellphones.
Ilhan Omar Posts Picture With Pelosi in Africa: 'She Went Back With Me'
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi traveled to Ghana and swiped at President Donald Trump's recent "go back" rhetoric.
Who Are the Oldest World Leaders? Tunisia's Beji Caid Essebsi Dies at 92
Essebsi was the world's third-oldest world leader at the time of his death.
China, Russia Build New Ties in Africa as U.S. Struggles to Assert Itself
China and Russia are building political, economic and military ties in Africa, where U.S. officials travel infrequently.
How to Survive a Walking Safari in Africa
Forget the traditional safari, where you spend hours in a Jeep passively observing wild animals - the real thrill is on foot, and walking among them.