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For the first time, Audubon Zoo in New Orleans welcomed three Hartmann’s mountain zebras last week. This species is rarely seen in human care as there are just 80 of these zebras across 20 facilities accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
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In the Ghanaian fishing town of Apam, a single ancient tree carries centuries of unwritten history. Known as Santseo, it was reportedly planted in the 13th
Lagos’ underground rave scene, once a refuge built on inclusivity, is undergoing rapid transformation as mainstream attention and commercial interest grow.
A journey along Namibia’s Skeleton Coast reveals a landscape defined by silence, shifting dunes, and stark natural beauty. Shaped by powerful Atlantic winds
Archaeologists excavating the ancient city of Oxyrhynchus, near modern-day Al Bahnasa, have uncovered a 1,600-year-old mummy bearing a fragment of The Iliad
A 2022 Merlot from Steenberg Vineyards has been named “Merlot of the Year” at the International London Wine Competition, highlighting South Africa’s growing
The African music industry is at a crossroads, balancing the commercial potential of AI with the irreplaceable soul of human performance. When Nigerian singer
Machiami Kamara is building Veiled Visionaries to increase visibility for Black Muslim women and connect brands to underserved communities. Founded in 2023,
Morocco has unveiled its first national pavilion at the Venice Biennale, featuring Asǝṭṭa, a large-scale installation by multidisciplinary artist Amina
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More than 100 gangs are operating nationwide as the growing use of political thugs raises fears of election violence.
For the first time, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has introduced rules addressing the use of AI in films eligible for the 2027 Academy Awards.
It is the second time an oil tanker has been hijacked in the area in the past 10 days.
It is unclear how he reached Eswatini. China described his visit as a "stowaway-style escape farce".
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Saturday announced his arrival in Eswatini -- Taipei's only diplomatic ally in Africa -- after an earlier trip was cancelled when several countries revoked overflight permits.
A cyclist from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is embarking on a 14,000-kilometer journey through 17 African countries to promote peace, as conflict rages in the country's east.
Tanzania has shut down the Nduta refugee camp in the country’s northwest, sending almost all remaining Burundian refugees back home, according to activists and the United Nations.
Some military officers in Mali worked with jihadis and separatists who recently launched their biggest round of attacks in over a decade in the conflict-battered country, authorities said late Friday.
The United States has sharply criticized Zambia after a deadline passed without the signing of a major new health aid agreement worth more than one billion dollars.
Some mothers in Cameroon said they saw vast improvements in their children's health after the rollout of malaria vaccines.
Motorists and residents in Syokimau, Machakos County, just southeast of Nairobi, are facing major disruption after heavy rains triggered flooding in the area.
Oral history traces a family's roots to a tree planted in the 13th Century in a Ghanaian fishing town.
