Africa
U.S. Says China Tried to Sneak Into American Military Base in Africa
Rear Admiral Heidi Berg accused Chinese forces of "irresponsible actions" for allegedly harassing troops at an the base in Djibouti.
Nearly 400 Elephants Were Poached in Just Two Years in This African Nation
Botswana has the largest elephant population on the continent and has traditionally been seen as a safe haven for the animals. However, poaching appears to be rapidly increasing.
#WorldElephantDay: Ethical Elephant Sanctuaries to Add to your Bucket List
Get up close and personal with endangered pachyderms at these ethical elephant sanctuaries.
Scientists Observe Chimps Smashing Open and Eating Tortoises for First Time
Scientists also observed the chimps sharing the tortoise meat between individuals.
What Melania Trump Has Accomplished in One Year of Her Be Best Initiative
The one-year Be Best celebration is an opportunity to "set plans for expanding the initiative in the coming year," the first lady stated.
African Art, Design and Fashion are Taking Over
The fibers of contemporary African art interweave with the patterns, textiles, and sands of the past.
Libya's Strongest General, a U.S. Citizen, Taking Over
Troops of the self-proclaimed Libyan National Army have reportedly secured parts of Tripoli, run by a U.N.-backed government in danger of collapse.
If Trump Wins in 2020, the GOP Is Ruined: Jeff Flake
Another four years of Trump could doom the Republican Party for good, says former Arizona Senator Jeff Flake.
Here's How to Help Cyclone Idai's 1.5 Million Victims
"This is the worst disaster in Mozambique's history," one aid organization told Newsweek.
Trump May Be About to Undermine Obama's Africa Policy
The president should not allow a few China hawks wreck America's crucial relationship with an entire continent.
Akon's AKoin Aims to Revamp Africa's Ecosystem
The singer Akon wants to give young, business-minded developers in Africa a way to create the digital future.
NBA and Obama to Create Basketball League in Africa
The NBA hopes to raise the profile of the game on the continent.
Russian Army to Ban Social Media for Deployed Soldiers
A note explaining the need for the new bill read: "Information shared by soldiers on the internet or mass media is used...in certain cases to form a biased assessment of Russia's state policy."
Oldest Evidence of Humans Outside Africa Discovered
Discovery pushes back the date of our ancestors leaving Africa by thousands of years.
Killer Whales Are Feasting on Great White Shark Livers
Study of shark carcasses discovered in 2017 indicate the presence of "super predator" killer whales.
California Teacher Wears Blackface During Lesson
The incident sparked outrage from parents, students and alumni.
France Summons Italian Envoy Over Migration Accusations
In an inflammatory rally, populist Deputy Prime Minister Luigi Di Maio of Italy blamed France for the migration of Africans to Europe and demanded that the European Union impose sanctions on the country.
Gabon Foils Coup Attempt
The White House ordered 80 combat-equipped troops to Gabon over concerns related to violence in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo.
Egyptians Accuse President Sisi of 'Fat-Shaming'
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi put forward the suggestion that physical education should be included as a core component of education across the country, but he has drawn criticism for the way he presented his remarks.
Journalist Beaten, Forced to Drink Own Urine
El Hadji Hamidou Touré was reportedly abused on the orders of a government official.
Speeding Driver Hits Elephant, Gets Crushed to Death
Two people are killed by elephants on average each year in the area around the national park located in Thailand.
Journalists Protest Saudi Crown Prince's N. Africa Trip
One group of journalists said "No to the desecration of the revolutionary land of Tunisia," while in Egypt the crown prince was accused of killing Jamal Khashoggi.
Russia, China Move in Africa as U.S. Military Leaves
As the U.S. seeks to rearrange troops to confront Russia and China abroad, the two powers are growing their presence in Africa.
FGM in Young Girls Has Fallen Sharply Across Africa
Recent estimates show that more than 200 million women and children around the world have undergone FGM.
Largest Birds in History May Have Been Almost Blind
Some elephant bird species grew to heights of around 10 feet tall and could weigh up to 1,800 pounds.
Donald Trump on Melania's Africa Trip: 'Eye-Opening'
"She's doing fantastically, really good. She's doing a great job," Trump said of his wife in a Fox News sit-down interview.
Ethiopia Appoints Africa's Only Female President
"If the current change in Ethiopia is headed equally by both men and women, it can sustain its momentum and realize a prosperous Ethiopia free of religious, ethnic and gender discrimination," Sahle-Work Zewde said.
Entirely New Species of Crocodile Discovered
Years of intensive fieldwork and meticulous museum study have revealed the new species in a case of mistaken identity.
Ebola Outbreak in Eastern Congo Spreads
Congo's second major Ebola outbreak this year is thought to have killed 118 people.
First Lady Responds to Husband's Infamous Africa Slur
Like her husband, Melania Trump also questioned the reliability of anonymously sourced reporting.