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Zambia after the polls: A test for democracy in Africa
Zambia's democratic institutions are under scrutiny, as the opposition continues to dispute the election results and courts remain closed. Weeks after the election, Zambia’s election story might be far from over.
Africa’s herbarium collections are a scientific treasure. They need to be digitised before more biodiversity is lost
Herbarium cabinets lock away valuable plant data that needs to be mobilised through digitisation.
South Africa produces enough food, yet millions face hunger. Better cold storage could help change that
South Africa must focus not just on food production but on preserving what is produced through improved cold chain infrastructure.
South Africa produces enough food, yet millions face hunger. Better cold storage could help change that
South Africa can produce enough food for its population, according to official statistics. But millions face hunger, partly because food is lost and wasted in the value chain. An estimated 10.3 million metric tons of food is wasted annually in the country, 19% of it fresh produce
Farming can help drive southern Africa’s growth if countries in the region make trade easier
Trade within the Southern African Development Community is an issue holding back agriculture.
John Iliffe: the historian who changed how Africa’s past was understood
John Iliffe was interested in evidence and interpretation, not theoretical abstraction.
'This star is for Africa' - Angélique Kidjo on making Hollywood Walk of Fame history
The musical icon from Benin tells the BBC about why Africa and Africans are so important to music.
Parrot eggs hatch after suspected Thai smuggler arrested at South African airport
A 50-year-old Thai suspect was arrested with the eggs in a "homemade incubator" carried as hand luggage.
South African airline defends low-altitude aerial stunt over packed stadium
Airlink says the manoeuvre with two planes in close formation involved careful and precise planning.
Food garden or swimming pool? South Africa’s water crisis isn’t just about a shortage. It’s about equality
South Africa is running short of water, but new research finds scarcity is only part of the problem: water is also not being shared fairly among those who need it.
Mali music star Salif Keïta cancels South African concerts over 'xenophobic violence'
He says his decision is "a rejection of hate" rather than a rejection of South Africans.
Four arrested over boxing champion's murder in South Africa
One of the suspects is due in court on Monday to be charged with murder and attempted murder.
From former 'street kid' key to South Africa's police corruption inquiry
Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala, who is appearing at the Madlanga Commission, grew up hustling to make a living.
Some conservationists are helping to restore Africa’s wild dog populations
Article URL: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/africa-wild-dogs-most-hated-carnivores-continent-heres-why-conservationists-saving-them-anyway-180989287/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49479302 Points: 61 # Comments: 26
Mass arrests in global crackdown on West African cyber-crime networks
The operation included the arrest of 39 people in South Africa for romance and investment scams.
Africa's herbarium collections are a scientific treasure. They need to be digitized before more biodiversity is lost
Universities and biodiversity institutes have hidden treasures: their collections of pressed plant specimens. These plants have been flattened, dried and mounted on special cardboard sheets. Some were collected centuries ago. They hold information about where species occur and ho
Ventures Platform goes bigger — and broader — with its second Africa fund
The Pan-African venture firm has raised $84 million and plans to invest in startups beyond its home market of Nigeria.
South Africa’s ‘registration law’ for scientists could be a template for the world — if the nation gets it right
Nature, Published online: 26 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02568-4 The plan to force some scientists to register with a professional body could protect people and the environment, but the current version lacks clarity.
Africa’s Wild Dogs Are the Most Hated Carnivores on the Continent. Here’s How Some Conservationists Are Saving Them Anyway.
Meet the team that closely monitors the playful canines, who need help to form diverse packs and stop their numbers from dwindling
Researchers map tick habitat to strengthen African swine fever preparedness
A small, nest-dwelling tick found across large parts of Texas could play an outsized role in how the United States responds to African swine fever (ASF) should the virus reach domestic or wild pigs.
Why are there so few African players in the WSL?
BBC Sport explores why there are so few African players in the Women's Super League.
Prince Harry steps down from African wildlife charity board
Last year the organisation African Parks admitted human rights abuses were committed by its rangers in Congo-Brazzaville.
Refinery rivalry: billion-dollar oil projects expose East Africa’s long-running regional tensions
Rivalry has not disappeared from east Africa. It has simply been repackaged as competing ‘regional’ projects.
Why water rights aren’t enough to fix South Africa’s deeply unequal farming sector
Without finance, infrastructure and power, many Black South African farmers remain dependent on white commercial farmers.
South Africa’s former boxing champion Tete shot dead outside home
South Africa's former boxing champion Tete shot dead outside home
More health workers, stronger systems: Africa’s new ambitious goal
Facing a projected shortage of more than six million health professionals by 2035, African countries are stepping up efforts to strengthen their workforce, with a new decade-long plan announced on Wednesday during a meeting of health ministers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
From Appalachia to Africa: Why Dolly Parton was beloved across the continent
Dolly Parton's songs traveled far beyond Nashville. Across Africa, musicians embraced her stories of hardship, heartbreak and humble beginnings — and made them their own.
South African airline defends dramatic low-level flyby before rugby union clash
Cape Town stunt sparks major debate over safety risks Airlink insist flyby conducted according to regulations A pre-game stunt involving two passenger jets flying dramatically low over a stadium in South Africa drew huge cheers from the estimated crowd of around 56,000 people, bu
Central banks in Egypt, UAE join forces as US moves to cut Banque Misr from dollar system due to Iran links - Business Insider Africa
Central banks in Egypt, UAE join forces as US moves to cut Banque Misr from dollar system due to Iran links Business Insider Africa US targets Egyptian bank’s UAE branches under new push for Iran’s economic isolation AP News Banque Misr, Egypt’s second-largest bank, hit by US san
South African police arrest two Thai men for allegedly smuggling parrot eggs
Bird eggs intercepted in homemade incubators at Johannesburg airport as officials try to halt wildlife trafficking South African police have arrested two Thai nationals in separate incidents for allegedly attempting to smuggle endangered parrot eggs out of the country as authorit
Niger junta puts down mutiny with help from Russia's Africa Corps
Life returned to normal in Niger's capital on Sunday, a day after mutineers stormed both the presidential palace and a military base at Niamey's main airport, resisting forces loyal to the ruling junta until Russia’s Africa Corps intervened.
ICE deports Afghans and others to Africa, expanding "third country" deportations - CBS News
ICE deports Afghans and others to Africa, expanding "third country" deportations CBS News Trump administration deports relative of Afghans who helped US military to Central African Republic NPR US deports relative of Afghans who aided military to Africa Al Jazeera ICE Gestapo exp
Trump administration deports relative of Afghans who helped US military to Central African Republic
His family in Afghanistan had received threats from the Taliban because of the work performed by his brothers in support of the U.S. military.
Trump administration deports relative of Afghans who helped US military to Central African Republic - NPR
Trump administration deports relative of Afghans who helped US military to Central African Republic NPR ICE deports Afghans and others to Africa, expanding "third country" deportations CBS News Trump deports Afghan man whose brothers helped US military to CAR The Independent US d
US deports relative of Afghans who aided military to Africa
Afghan national granted protection in the US is one of dozens of people deported to war-torn Central African Republic.
Online anti-Muslim backlash collides with different reality in South Africa
Online anti-Muslim rhetoric is growing, but life on the ground tells a more complicated story.
How changing diets are creating new markets for Africa’s Indigenous crops
"A growing number of consumers with celiac disease are unable to consume gluten-containing foods such as bread and therefore rely on alternative gluten-free products..."
Trumpelmann, Frylinck set up Namibia's win against South Africa
Dewald Brevis' 75 off 50 kept South Africa in the chase but he did not get much support from the other end
South Africa bowl, hand debut to Duan Jansen
Namibia have gone with experience over youth in the batting
Africa's aging autocrats fight to stay in power
As some of Africa's longest-serving leaders grow older, they are using different tactics to extend their rule. But age, succession battles and public pressure pose new challenges.
Alleged underworld kingpin testifies at S. African commission
An alleged underworld kingpin wrapped up his testimony at a high profile South African corruption enquiry on Wednesday.
Yaya Toure becomes first African coach to lead a team into Champions League
Ivory Coast legend Toure takes Slovan Bratislava into the group phase two months after joining the Slovakian club.
Parrot eggs hatch after suspected Thai smuggler arrested at South African airport
A 50-year-old Thai suspect was arrested with the eggs in a "homemade incubator" carried as hand luggage.
New revelations at South Africa corruption inquiry
In tonight's programme: The three-day testimony of an alleged underworld kingpin exposes the deep links between alleged criminals and high-profile police officers in South Africa.
Wildfires kill 12 in Algeria as severe heatwave sweeps North Africa
Twelve people died and dozens were injured as wildfires tore through northern Algeria on Wednesday, with authorities battling more than 150 blazes amid a scorching heatwave sweeping across North Africa.
Four arrested over fatal shooting of South African boxer Zolani Tete
Tete, who won world WBF flyweight and WBO bantamweight titles, was killed outside his home in Eastern Cape last week.
More than 100 dead after goldmine collapses in Central African Republic
The collapse was caused by a landslide, while local officials say the death toll is likely to rise as recovery efforts continue More than 100 people have died after an artisanal goldmine at a small village in western Central African Republic (CAR) caved in due to a landslide, loc
Zambian opposition leader detained by police over treason allegations
Brian Mundubile had been in hiding after disputing the outcome of the recent presidential election.
Zambia courts sealed off as election petition deadline looms
Preparations for President Hakainde Hichilema's second inauguration appear to be continuing.
Ceasefire verification mission deploys to eastern DR Congo
A ceasefire verification mission comprised of representatives from DR Congo's government, the Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 rebel group, and observers from the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) member nations arrived in South Kivu on Monday. The deployment came a
Harlequins snap up Zimbabwe winger Sigauke
Harlequins sign Zimbabwe's "real handful" of a winger Edward Sigauke, who will join the club next week.
Tottenham sign Man City's Marmoush on loan
Tottenham sign Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush on loan until the end of the season, with an obligation to make the deal permanent for £60m next summer.
What will Jackson bring to Villa with Watkins set for exit?
BBC Sport examines what new striker Nicolas Jackson will bring to Aston Villa, with Ollie Watkins looking set to join Al-Hilal.
'Silence is complicity' - top footballer hits out over Cameroon femicides
The killing of at least eight women in a week has sparked outrage in Cameroon.
Brentford sign £40m defender Diouf from West Ham
Senegal defender El Hadji Malick Diouf joins Brentford in a £40m deal from West Ham.
Ecuador intelligence chief and five Americans killed in Kenya helicopter crash
Michele Sensi-Contugi and his wife Stephany Hollihan are among the seven people killed in the crash.
What is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult?
DR Congo's Ebola outbreak involves a rare species of the virus and is in an area affected by conflict.
Why Nigeria's one-time political giant may face extinction
Once a giant of African politics, the PDP is in danger of being wiped out after January's elections.
'Ghana was the crime scene': The country leading the demand for slavery reparations
Ghana has become Africa's leading voice in telling the world that Western nations owe reparations
The goat is now a celebrity - how this Nigerian graduation gift went viral
Described as a calm character, Promise Okoro's goat loves fried rice and has become celebrated locally.
'If you started running, they shot you' - inside Nigeria's growing kidnapping crisis
Many communities are living in fear of being kidnapped for ransom as the crisis spreads further south.
Did a goat herder's lucky $200 nugget spark a gold rush in western Kenya?
Prospectors have come to West Pokot county in the hope a gram of the precious metal can change their lives.
Russia says it helped to repel Niger attempted coup
Soldiers tried to attack a key military base early on Saturday morning, authorities say, but were thwarted.
Somali piracy surges as the impact of the US-Iran war ripples outwards
Two ships were seized within four days last week raising to at least 13 the number attacked since January.
Nigeria names interim football leadership amid governance concerns
The Nigeria Football Federation names an interim board as the country's President Bola Tinubu weighs in on perceived leadership failures and mass resignations.
Zambian opposition leader charged with treason
Mundubile had previously gone into hiding at a United Nations building in Zambia's capital.
World's youngest reigning traditional monarch dies aged 34
King Oyo ascended to the throne of Uganda's Tooro kingdom when he was just three years old.
Algeria president seeks death penalty for arsonists after deadly forest fires
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune says he is not ruling out foul play after 100 wildfires were recorded.
Passengers stranded as strike disrupts flights at Kenya's main airport
Kenya Airways says the strike has caused delays of more than six hours, with some flights cancelled.
Fossil feet may be misleading scientists about human evolution
Wild monkeys in West Africa can climb vertical tree trunks using foot flexibility scientists did not realize they possessed. The discovery challenges a key assumption about what the last common ancestor of humans and chimpanzees looked like and how it moved.
Wrexham clinch signing of Man City's Kabore
Championship club Wrexham have completed the signings of right wing-back Issa Kabore from Manchester City and left-back Jacques Ekomie from Angers.
Dutch court sentences man to life over Rwanda genocide
The court in The Hague convicted the 66-year-old of war crimes and the crime of genocide.
Two-year curfew lifted in Sudan's capital
The military authorities retook control of the city 18 months ago, but the conflict continues elsewhere.
Villa close to £65m move for Chelsea's Jackson
Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson is nearing a move to Villa Park after three years at Chelsea.
Ethiopia submits official bid to host Afcon 2028
Ethiopia submits a bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations despite lacking enough stadiums to host a 24-team tournament.
Man City complete £86m Bouaddi signing from Lille
Manchester City complete the signing of Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille in a £85.6m deal on a five-year contract.
Chimpanzees have been hurling rocks at the same trees for more than a decade
Some chimpanzees in West Africa repeatedly throw rocks at particular trees, creating piles of stones that can remain in use for more than a decade.
Kejelcha breaks men's half marathon world record by 29 seconds
Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha breaks the men's half marathon world record in a time of 56 minutes 51 seconds in a World Athletics road race in Buenos Aires.
At least 12 dead as wildfires sweep through northern Algeria
Northern Africa has experienced severe heatwaves this summer, leading to hundreds of fires across the region.
Tanzania's VP expelled from ruling party for indiscipline and his successor named
Nchimbi announced his resignation earlier this week after reportedly falling out with President Samia.