Africa
The French businessman behind Africa's ambitious Russia-Ukraine peace plan
"At a certain moment in your life, you have some tools. And I have some tools," Brazzaville Foundation President Jean-Yves Ollivier told Newsweek.
China boasts of Sudan evacuations as U.S. efforts criticized
The United States carried out its first evacuations of private citizens in Sudan after initially ruling the efforts out as too dangerous.
U.S. Embassy in Sudan advises citizens to leave on commercial vessels
It comes after hundreds of Americans reached Port Sudan in the first U.S.-run evacuation of private American citizens on April 29.
Can the U.S., Russia and China stop war in Sudan from destabilizing Africa?
"The U.S. and international partners...need to move away from the one-size-fits-all approach to peace processes," an ex-State Department adviser told Newsweek.
Joe Biden slammed for evacuating "four embassies" during presidency
"Pray for our country & the 16,000 Americans Biden left in Sudan," Representative Mary Miller, an Illinois Republican, tweeted on Sunday.
U.S. rubbishes Sudan paramilitary force's evacuation claims
A U.S. official denied claims by one warring faction, the Rapid Security Forces, that it assisted with the evacuation of the American embassy in Khartoum.
Most of the World Wants To Move On From Ukraine
Countries outside the Western orbit are far less interested in Russia walking away from the war in disgrace than they are in stopping the war itself.
Secret Chinese police stations are legal in these countries
Two New York-based individuals have been charged for allegedly supporting Chinese interests as part of a secret outpost in Manhattan.
Sudan in chaos as fighting enters second day, multiple civilians killed
Flights to Khartoum have been suspended, neighboring Chad has closed its border with Sudan and internet services have been blocked.
U.S. ambassador details waking up to "gunfire" as fighting erupts in Sudan
John Godfrey tweeted about the "extremely dangerous" situation in the African country.
Clever baby elephant filmed using mud as sunscreen
Some elephants have made their home in this African desert—probably the toughest place on Earth to survive for these animals.
There Is No Single Blueprint for Building a Healthy Democracy
When the rights citizens enjoy are delivered through a democratically elected government, they come with a level of legitimacy and acceptance only possible through consent.
Baby found dead after chimpanzee snatched it from mother
Uganda is home to about 5,000 chimpanzees and although deaths caused by the apes are rare, they have been known to be aggressive on occasion.
Support Civil Society in Tunisia
Imagine where we might be today if the United States had invested a fraction of the amount of money it spent on Iraq over the last two decades in supporting societies in transition to democracies, such as Tunisia.
Rare rhino baby dies at 5 days old
The calf, which was the first Southern white rhino to be born at the zoo for over 10 years, died from injuries it received from its mother.
Putin's arrest warrant threatens his battle for a continent
Russia and the U.S. have both been trying to win over African nations. A warrant for the Russian president's arrest may have given the U.S. an edge.
New ocean within Africa could take millions of years to form
The East Africa Rift is slowly splitting apart and is expected to eventually fill with water, forming a brand new ocean.
Deadly 7-foot cobra eats snake in wild video: "Hunter becomes the hunted"
Trevor Datnow said his video captures "the last chapter of a confrontation between life and death."
Ukraine counterattack will take aim at "exhausted" Wagner troops: Commander
Wagner Group, the private military company that has fought alongside the Russian military, might be changing its strategic focus.
Marburg virus outbreak: Tanzania announces spread of deadly disease
The virus is a close relative of Ebola and causes very similar symptoms, including hemorrhaging and organ failure.
Young lion learns lesson after buffalo fights back
The 3-year-old lion had puncture wounds in its abdomen and fractures after the buffalo turned on him.
Can you spot the 5-foot deadly snake hidden in this picture?
"I stared at the exact spot where the snake was for at least 30 seconds before actually seeing it," nature guide Ian Ferreira told Newsweek.
How the U.S. invasion of Iraq is still ruining the world 20 years later
"The U.S. invasion and subsequent occupation is directly related to the rise of ISIS," Zaid al-Ali, former adviser to the U.N. mission in Iraq, told Newsweek.
Deadly, highly contagious fungus spreading in amphibians "worst in history"
The fungus has contributed to declines in hundreds of amphibian species, pushing dozens to extinction, biologist Vance Vredenburg told Newsweek.
Horror as human feet discovered in crocodile's stomach: Police
The authorities suspect the feet belonged to a missing person who fell victim to a crocodile attack.
Why frog species are being wiped out across the world
Frogs across the world are being infected by a skin-infecting fungus that is responsible for driving many species into being endangered or even extinct.
It's Time To Scale Up African Solutions for the Continent
We have a unique opportunity to rally investment and technology for climate adaptation.
Wagner Group's Battlefield Demotion Is Good—for Wagner
Despite Wagner's prominence in Ukraine, there exists a long, complicated, and tenuous relationship between Wagner's head and the upper brass of Russia's Ministry of Defense (MoD). This has been amplified by Prigozhin frequently criticizing Russian military leadership, complaining of their unwillingness to resupply Wagner fighters while also claiming credit for delivering tactical victories by capturing places like Popasna and Soledar.
Dog's warning saves owner from black mamba hidden behind couch
"Steering the owner away from danger...amazing," snake catcher Nick Evans said in a Facebook post.