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Can a vaccine built for one Ebola virus stop another? The World Health Organization is about to find out

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended prioritising the Ervebo vaccine for testing in a clinical trial in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The vaccine was originally developed to protect against Zaire ebolavirus, the species responsible for the devastating west African epidemic just over a decade ago. It was…

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Vietnam discovers more than a tonne of concealed ivory illegally shipped from Africa

Most trade in ivory from elephants and other endangered animals is banned by international agreement under CITES, a treaty to which almost all UN member countries are parties.

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Authorities in Vietnam discover more than a ton of concealed ivory illegally shipped from Africa

Vietnamese authorities have seized a large shipment of ivory illegally shipped from Africa

The Independent UK

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Refugees, lost trade and security costs: how conflict in one African country drives up debt for its neighbours

Conflicts in Africa vary in scope and intensity. They range from large-scale civil wars to territorial disputes, localised insurgencies, inter-communal violence, political instability, armed conflict and terrorism. The continent has earned the reputation of being the world’s bloodiest.

The Conversation

A Soil Bacterium Now Established on the Gulf Coast Is Behaving Differently Than Its Southeast Asian Relatives

New CDC laboratory work found that Western Hemisphere and African strains of the melioidosis bacterium differ sharply in virulence in mice.

Medical Daily

In 1908, diamonds brought sudden wealth to Namibia’s desert. By 1956, Kolmanskop had become a ghost town

In 1908, a railway worker clearing sand beside a track in what is now Namibia noticed something unusual: stones that caught the sunlight. His German supervisor, August Stauch, recognised the discovery as diamonds, setting off a rush that would transform one of southern Africa’s harshest landscapes. Within months, prospectors and…

The Times of India

Partial eclipse seen from North and West Africa

Across parts of Africa, millions lifted their eyes skywards this Wednesday to observe a rare celestial event: a partial solar eclipse. Also, Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema hopes for a second term in Thursday’s elections. Hs main rival says it's been a tough campaign, in part because of deliberate obstruction from…

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French ambassador to CAR disciplined over misconduct allegations

France’s foreign ministry has launched disciplinary proceedings against its ambassador to the Central African Republic, following allegations that he repeatedly brought young women to the official residence in Bangui and had sexual relations with some of them.

Radio France Internationale

How can governments tackle poverty when climate change, conflict and economic shocks hit all at once?

Multiple and often overlapping crises such as floods or drought due to climate change, violent conflict and economic instability are creating new forms of vulnerability. Collectively they’re known as a polycrisis. These have severe effects on countries in sub-Saharan Africa with high poverty levels where weak institutions and limited public…

The Conversation

Africans migrate for jobs mostly within the continent: why regional skills partnerships are needed

In 2024, 25.1 million Africans were living in other countries on the continent. Labour migration has long been a defining feature of Africa’s economic landscape.

The Conversation

Death Toll Explodes Past Two Thousand as Lethal Ebola Outbreak Races Out of Control Across Central Africa

The Ebola outbreak in Congo has resulted in over 2,000 deaths and 4,400 infections, with conflict and healthcare challenges hindering containment efforts.

International Business Times UK

Indian startups increasingly eye Abu Dhabi for global expansion: Hub71's Basma AlDhaheri

Indian startups are increasingly looking beyond the domestic market as they seek international growth, with Abu Dhabi emerging as an attractive base for expansion across the Middle East, Asia and Africa. Hub71 received more than 3,700 applications from outside the UAE in the first half of 2026, highlighting growing interest…

The Economic Times

Gujarat's Sidi Community Has Kept African Music and Dance Alive in India for Four Centuries

The Drum That Crossed the OceanThe Goma drum does not sound like anything else in Gujarat. It is lower, older, more insistent, the kind of sound that gets into the sternum before the ear has caught up. In Jambur village, about 65 kilometres from Junagadh, the Sidi community brings it…

Times Life

Archaeology has evolved: Four eras of understanding Africa’s past

What is the past? It may seem a simple question to answer, but it is more complex than we might think at first. As science, politics, technologies and ways of thinking change, so does our understanding of what went before.

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'Absolutely Divine': Tyla Stuns Fans in White Bandeau Outfit During Sneaker Shopping

South African pop star Tyla captivates fans in an unconventional white bandeau outfit during an appearance on Complex's Sneaker Shopping in New York.

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Will Rahu-Ketu Affect You During Surya Grahan 2026?

What should you actually do when Surya Grahan 2026 arrives on August 12? Should you worry about Rahu-Ketu, follow Sutak rules, or simply treat it as a rare event in the sky The answer depends on whether you are looking at the eclipse through science or religious tradition.NASA confirms that…

Times Life

India's Rarest Wildcat, the Caracal, Is Quietly Surviving in Places Nobody Predicted

A Cat That Refused to DisappearThe last confirmed caracal sighting in many Indian states happened so long ago that field biologists stopped budgeting for them. Then camera traps started catching something unexpected: a medium-sized feline with tufted black ears and a tawny, unmarked coat moving through the rocky scrublands of…

Radio France Internationale

Outsiders Malawi beat Ghana to reach WAFCON semi-finals and World Cup

Malawi have completed one of the biggest surprises in Women’s Africa Cup of Nations history, coming from behind to beat Ghana 2-1 and secure both a place in the semi-finals and qualification for the 2027 Women’s World Cup.

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Lightning strikes kill thousands globally each year, but for those who survive, the storm is far from over

Every year, an estimated 6,000 to 24,000 people are killed by lightning across the world, and many more are injured.

The Independent UK

Pompeii ashes reveal what ancient Roman city smelled like

Researchers found exotic tree resin in domestic incense burners that likely came from Asia or Africa

Radio France Internationale

Morocco, Algeria reach WAFCON semi-finals and World Cup

A triumphant night for north Africa ended on Saturday with hosts Morocco and Algeria reaching the Women's Africa of Nations (WAFCON) semi-finals and the 2027 World Cup in Brazil.

The Conversation

The world has changed. African countries must rethink how they grow their economies

The prolonged disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has exposed how vulnerable Africa’s economies are to geopolitical shocks. Fuel prices have remained elevated, squeezing economies that depend heavily on petroleum imports from the Middle East. These include Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania and Uganda.

The Conversation

Wind and solar projects in Kenya and South Africa don’t always benefit the communities that host them – study

Private investment in clean energy projects is growing: in sub-Saharan Africa, it’s approaching US$40 billion a year. These “green transition” investments in solar and wind power are meant to benefit the environment and develop the communities where they are based.

LiveScience

Where and when to see the Aug. 12 solar eclipse — exact times for North America and Europe

Here's exactly when and where to watch the Aug. 12, 2026 solar eclipse in Europe, North America and North Africa.

The Times of India

Kinshasa is growing faster than almost any city in Africa, but its population boom is not making people richer

Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, is expanding faster than almost any other city on the African continent, yet that growth has coincided with falling living standards for the overwhelming majority of its residents. According to the World Bank, Kinshasa's population grew at an average rate of…

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