The Ebola crisis in Africa has grown into the continent’s second‑largest outbreak, with a death toll that now tops 220. The World Health Organization reports more than 900 suspected cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where the virus began, and a handful of infections in neighboring Uga
South Africa used to be the world’s textbook example of fighting injustice. Today, it’s watching itself struggle with waves of hate aimed at people from elsewhere on the continent. Shops smashed, families hiding, and whole neighborhoods living in fear—all because some locals are blaming outsiders fo
Macron met with Kenyan runner Eliud Kipchoge and talked to students in Nairobi, then announced a $27 billion investment package at a Franco‑African summit. The plan includes a “first‑loss guarantee” that would let private investors take on initial losses, hoping to pull more money into African proje
One major health issue quietly spreading across Africa is the growing problem of lack of exercise among adults. While many countries focus on diseases like malaria or hunger, physical inactivity is quietly becoming a silent killer. Experts recently gathered data from multiple studies to understand j
A sudden court decision has forced South Africa’s African National Congress (ANC) to cut short its usual plans and call an urgent meeting. The country’s top court recently ruled that impeachment talks against President Cyril Ramaphosa can restart, over an old scandal called “Farmgate. ” This scandal
Africa faces a big gap between the money it needs and the money it can get. The problem is not just how much money is missing, but how it is organized. Right now, most of the continent’s savings stay in quick‑turn government debt instead of being used to build schools, roads or factories. What
Research shows that alcohol often plays a role in conflicts within relationships. Most of these findings come from wealthier nations, leaving questions about other parts of the world. Sub-Saharan Africa struggles with high rates of violence against women in homes, but few studies have explored wheth
During a recent stop in Angola, Pope Leo used his platform to highlight a troubling trend: many people around the world face unfair treatment from those in power. Speaking to a large crowd in Saurimo, near the border of the Democratic Republic of Congo, he pointed out how oppression and dishonesty c
The fight against esophageal cancer in South Africa is still fierce, with one type of the disease, squamous cell carcinoma, causing many deaths. A recent study from Johannesburg looked closely at how everyday choices and surroundings contribute to this problem. It highlighted that drinking alc
The Pope is heading across four African nations on an 11‑day trip that highlights the continent’s rapid growth in Catholic numbers and its role in global faith dialogue. His itinerary covers Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea, a route that will see him travel almost 18, 000 kilometre
