Africa

Batesian mimicry is where a harmless species avoids predators by pretending to be a dangerous or toxic one.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

The desert's age has been the topic of debate for decades among scientists.

Rwandan gospel singer Albert Nabonibo, 35, says he's faced "horrible" rejection from family, friends and strangers alike.

Experts described the goal to wipe out the disease in a generation as "ambitious, achievable, and necessary."

"Limiting the temperature increase during the 21st century will help to avoid it," an expert told Newsweek.

Non-profit supporting young women uses travel to promote self-confidence and education

"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 Pangolin, quite possibly one of the strangest and most unique animals in the world, is on the verge of extinction.

After eight months of protests and government turmoil, military and opposition leaders attended a signing ceremony on Saturday.

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.

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi traveled to Ghana and swiped at President Donald Trump's recent "go back" rhetoric.

Essebsi was the world's third-oldest world leader at the time of his death.

China and Russia are building political, economic and military ties in Africa, where U.S. officials travel infrequently.

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.

Rear Admiral Heidi Berg accused Chinese forces of "irresponsible actions" for allegedly harassing troops at an the base in Djibouti.

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.

Get up close and personal with endangered pachyderms at these ethical elephant sanctuaries.

Scientists also observed the chimps sharing the tortoise meat between individuals.

The one-year Be Best celebration is an opportunity to "set plans for expanding the initiative in the coming year," the first lady stated.

The fibers of contemporary African art interweave with the patterns, textiles, and sands of the past.

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.

Another four years of Trump could doom the Republican Party for good, says former Arizona Senator Jeff Flake.

"This is the worst disaster in Mozambique's history," one aid organization told Newsweek.

The president should not allow a few China hawks wreck America's crucial relationship with an entire continent.