Africa
First Lady Greeted With 'Not a Shithole' Sign in Malawi
Melania Trump's motorcade also passed by a "Melania Me Too" sign during her first major trip abroad without her husband.
Melania Watched CNN, Not Fox News, on Africa Flight
Donald Trump reportedly "caused a bit of a stir" onboard Air Force One when he saw his wife watching CNN in July.
Melania Trump Embarks on First Major Solo Trip
"She is hoping to visit the countries to learn what their challenges are," the first lady's spokeswoman said.
Trump Heaps Praise on Africa After Previous Slurs
"Why are we having all these people from shithole countries come here?" Trump is reported to have said during an immigration meeting earlier this year.
Pirates Storm Ship and Kidnap 12 Crew
The European shipowner announced that the pirates kidnapped 12 of the 19 crew onboard as hostage in the Gulf of Guinea.
France Sides With ICC After Trump Administration Threat
The Trump administration had threatened to sanction the International Criminal Court if it investigates war crimes accusations against the U.S.
Rare African Disease Hits U.K. 15 Years After U.S.
Fewer than 100 cases have been reported outside Democratic Republic of Congo and the Republic of Congo.
African Jungle Could Reveal Secrets of Human Evolution
"Rainforests are very challenging fieldwork environments, not least because the warm and wet conditions mean that very little of the archaeological record survives the test of time."
Merkel Wants to Invest in Africa to Stop Migration
Migration has become one of the most contentious and salient political issues in Europe.
Macron Revives French Military as He Eyes European Army
The president has warned Europe can no longer rely on Trump's United States—and is busily preparing France and its allies to face off Islamist threats and an increasingly ambitious Russia.
China, S. Africa Expand Ties Amid Fury Over Trump Tweet
The U.S. says Chinese influence is bad for Africa, but South Africa and other countries are questioning what President Donald Trump has to offer.
Melania to Visit Countries President Called 'Shithole'
"I am excited to educate myself on the issues facing children throughout the continent, while also learning about its rich culture and history," Melania Trump stated.
Russia Making Moves in 'Battle for Africa'
Russia's militarized push into the devastated but mineral-rich Central African Republic is one step toward shifting Africa's power dynamic from West to East: "There will be a battle, and it will grow."
Zimbabwe's Opposition Disputes Election Results
Emmerson Mnangagwa got more than half of the vote, preventing a second round runoff.
Countries With Biggest Populations by the Year 2100
Thanks to their current high birth rate and young populations, African nations will shoot up the list of populous nations.
Harvard Graduate Arrested in South Sudan After Tweets
Peter Biar Ajak has been detained because he's a threat to South Sudan's corrupt regime, his friends and family say.
The Search for a Cancer Cure Has Ignored African DNA
Genetic research has nearly excluded an entire continent. A massive effort to remedy that could change the future of cancer treatment—and of science.
Humans Did Not Evolve From a Single African Population
New findings suggest that modern humans evolved in populations that were scattered across the African continent.
Zimbabwe President Blames Mugabe Supporters For Attack
Mnangagwa and Grace Mugabe have been seen as political rivals since he was removed from his post as vice president prior to the coup that led to her husband's resignation.
Why Are Muslims and Christians Clashing in Nigeria?
The attacks and deadly retaliation are threatening to eclipse Boko Haram as the top security issue leading into next year's election, analysts have warned.
Akon Is Launching a Cryptocurrency with the Best Name
Akon also discussed challenging Trump in the 2020 presidential election or in the ring - either boxing or MMA.
Uganda Passes Controversial Social Media Tax
Opponents see the legislation as a move to curtail freedom of expression.
Army Teaches African Rangers to Fight Ivory Poachers
The program aims to protect elephants and black rhinos in East Africa.
East Africa Cave Changes Story of Human Evolution
Archaeologists have long ignored the region, but the new discovery is rewriting history.
African Migrant Boat Rescued Off Brazil Coast
The migrants on board had not eaten for five days, police said.
Late Students Tied to Crosses And Flogged, Say Police
The owner of the school near Lagos, Nigeria, refused to untie the students and attacked a police officer.
5-Year-Old Girl With Albinism Beheaded in 'Ritual'
The attackers allegedly scaled a wall and kidnapped the young girl as she slept alongside her mother and sibling.