Human skin comes in an extraordinary range of colors, from very light to deep brown and black. While dark skin tone is often viewed through a social or cultural lens, scientists see it as one...

Judge cites public safety concerns as temporary treatment center faces legal setback A Kenyan court has halted a controversial Trump administration-backed plan to establish a temporary Ebola quarantine facility for American citizens and personnel, dealing...

A viral video showing a Nigerian pastor attempting to recreate one of the Bible’s most famous miracles has sparked a flood of reactions online — most of them mocking, some deeply concerned about the growing...

Two American service members have gone missing during a large-scale multinational military exercise in Morocco, prompting an urgent joint search operation involving U.S. and Moroccan forces. The incident occurred during African Lion 2026, one of...

A South African police operation along the crocodile-filled Komati River has captured international attention after officers recovered human remains from inside a massive crocodile believed to have swallowed a missing businessman. At the center of...

For decades, King Qashqash existed in the gray space between folklore and history—mentioned in oral traditions but dismissed by scholars as likely mythical. That has now changed. A recent archaeological discovery in northern Sudan provides...

Animal welfare groups are accusing Morocco of poisoning, shooting, and burning stray dogs ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The North African nation is set to co-host the tournament with Spain and Portugal, and...

Two American pilots have been jailed in the Republic of Guinea after landing their aircraft to refuel, an incident that has now escalated into a diplomatic and legal standoff involving Guinean authorities, U.S. officials, and...

In the days leading up to Christmas 2025, social media feeds across Africa and beyond were filled with videos of people hauling bags, household items, and personal belongings toward wooden ships built inland in Ghana....

A lavish funeral in southern Nigeria has ignited a fierce debate about wealth, faith, and inequality after a prominent religious leader buried his mother in a $105,000 gold-plated casket. The event, captured on video and...