Africa
ISIS and Al-Qaeda Terrorists Increase Attacks in Africa
Attacks on Western interests tripled in five years.
Zuma Is Forced Out of the South African Presidency
His resignation sets off the Ramaphosa era.
Ancient Stone Tools Upend Timeline of African Diaspora
The tools are around 385,000 years old.
Trump May Have Saved U.S. Relationship With Africa
The African Union called off plans to demand an apology for Trump's "racist and xenophobic behavior"
Trump Sends Tillerson on Africa Trip to Mend Relations
The president's alleged comments were condemned by African leaders.
Holocaust Survivors Urge Israel Not to Deport Africans
"We, who know precisely what it's like to be refugees, to be homeless and bereft of a state that preserves and protects us from violence and suffering, cannot comprehend how a Jewish government can expel refugees and asylum seekers to a journey of suffering, torment and death."
Elephant Trophy Ban To Remain In Place, Trump Says
After months of uncertainty about the status of the ban, the president told Piers Morgan he plans to keep restricting hunters from bringing back the trophies.
Why Scientists Still Can't Define 'Modern' Human
The definition of a 'modern' human just became more contentious.
Sudanese Refugees Released From Libya Kidnap Gang
El Sadiq Ahmed fled Darfur with dreams of a better life in Europe, but now he faces prison or, worse, death at home.
When Did Ancient Humans Really Leave Africa?
Migration and evolution may have happened far earlier than scientists thought.
Trump to Meet With Kagame to Reaffirm U.S.-Africa Ties
Paul Kagame is the incoming leader of the African Union, which has called on Trump to retract and apologize for his alleged remarks.
Oldest Non-African Modern Human Fossil Rewrites History
The human jawbone, which still has teeth, is between 175,000 and 200,000 years old.
'I Love Trump,' Ugandan Leader Says
Donald Trump is "one of the best presidents ever," Ugandan leader Yoweri Museveni said.
Male Birth Control Pill Could Be Made from Poison
The catch with this substance has been the risk of heart damage; now, researchers have overcome that danger.
China Military Training to Expand Across Asia, World
"War is not far from us," warned China's official military outlet.
Russia Purged Spies After Trump Dossier Release: Fusion
The founder of research firm Fusion GPS said Moscow used the document as a pretext for arrests and killings.
Cape Town May Become the First City to Lose Its Water
The countdown to Day Zero ends in a matter of months.
The 11 Countries the U.S. Says Will Probably Kill You
The State Department has classified these 11 nations as "Do not travel."
Trump's 'Shithole' Comments Inspire Zambia Tourism Ad
"The only stars and stripes you'll have to see are in the sky and on a zebra."
Pastor Denounces Trump's Slur in Front of Pence
Maryland pastor calls comments Trump reportedly said about African nations and Haiti "dehumanizing."
U.S. Diplomats Summoned Over 'Shithole' Comments
South Africa and Ghana are among countries calling on U.S. diplomats to meet with government officials to address the president's comments.
Rand Paul: Trump's 'Shithole' Comments Were Not Racist
"I don't think the comments were constructive at all, but I also think that, to be fair, we shouldn't draw conclusions that he didn't intend," the Kentucky Republican said on "Meet The Press."
Trump Denies Calling Haiti a 'Shithole'
President Donald Trump's denial was immediately pushed back on by a Democrat who attended the meeting.
UN Says Trump's "Shithole Countries" Remarks Are Racist
In a discussion with lawmakers on immigration, Trump reportedly asked why the U.S. should accept more immigrants from Haiti and "shithole countries."
Trump's 'Shithole' Countries Are Worth $46.6B in Trade
Although not among the largest trade partners for the U.S., sub-Saharan Africa, El Salvador and Haiti are significant as Trump fumes over immigration reform.
Trump Wants to 'Make America White Again': Congressman
Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Cedric Richmond has called the President's comments "racially insensitive and ignorant."
Islam to Be Second-Biggest U.S. Religion by 2040
The continued growth is being fueled by high fertility rates and immigration, according to Pew.