Africa

Businessman's remains found inside crocodile

Crocodile shot, airlifted, remains of businessman found inside

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The remains of man found inside a 15-foot crocodile.

Elephant attack: American hunter killed during safari

Attack highlights risks of big-game hunting in African forests

Gabon’s forests are a stronghold for the African forest elephant, a species classified as critically endangered.

First malaria treatment for newborns gets prequalified

WHO prequalifies artemether-lumefantrine for babies weighing two to five kilograms

The newly prequalified treatment, artemether-lumefantrine, is the first antimalarial formulation designed specifically for the youngest malaria patients

Pope Leo in Africa: What this tour signals

Historic visit to four nations comes amid global tensions

Pope Leo XIV greets people after a speech at the Maqam Echahid Martyrs’ Monument in El Madania, near Algiers on April 13, 2026.

Ghana players’ luxury watches stolen in Vienna hotel

Rolex watches and cash taken ahead of international friendly against Austria

Authorities confirm no violence in rare incident in the Austrian capital. [Illustrative image]

Uganda’s ‘cricket grannies’ redefine ageing with sport

Women aged 50 to 90 find health, joy and community through weekly cricket sessions

What began with 10 players is now a thriving community tackling health and loneliness.

Ants in tubes: Two arrested for wildlife trafficking

Suspects accused of illegal trade as demand for rare insects rises

Kenya Wildlife Services wardens deliver exhibits of live ants confiscated from Chinese national, Zhan Kequn and his co-accused Kenyan, Charles Mwangi (both not in picture) to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) law courts, before the accused arraignment to take a plea against charges of dealing in wildlife species contrary to laws regulating wildlife conservation after they we're found in possession of more than two thousand live ants intended to be trafficked internationally in Nairobi on March 17, 2026.

Dubai travel blogger stranded in Zanzibar amid crisis

Dubai influencer longs for home after her girls trip in Zanzibar takes an unexpected turn

Dubai travel content creator Kaunain Fatima with her friends in Zanzibar earlier this week

PH names new agriculture attaché for Middle East

Official eyes stronger UAE-Philippines ties on food security, trade, and agriculture

(From left to right) Philippine ambassador to the UAE Alfonso Ver and Philippine agriculture attaché for Middle East, Africa and India Michael Sollera

Toxic gas leak at mine in Nigeria kills 37 people

The mining site has been closed and an investigation into the leak is underway

The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday in Kampani Zurak community, located in the Wase area of Plateau state. [Illustrative image]

Crocodiles spotted in flooded towns in Mozambique

Humanitarian crisis deepens as thousands are displaced

A group of displaced people sleep on the floor at an emergency shelter in the town of 3 De Fevereiro, Mozambique, on January 27, 2026.

Ethiopia breaks ground on Africa’s largest airport

The Bishoftu project aims to turn the country into a global aviation hub by 2030

New Bishoftu airport to replace Bole International and position Ethiopia as a global aviation hub.

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