Madagascar’s ‘people of the forest’ confront life beyond the woods »
The Zafimaniry people of Madagascar are confronting a difficult choice about their future as deforestation and globalization reshape their way of life. Fewer than 15,000 members of this forest-based community…
Feb 23 2026 / No Comment / Read More »‘It’s the sovereignty of the country’: Guinea-Bissau says US vaccine study suspended »
Despite US pushback, officials in west Africa say controversial hepatitis B study on pause amid ethics concerns MELODY SCHREIBER US health officials insisted it was still on. African health leaders…
Feb 7 2026 / No Comment / Read More »The Ivorian entrepreneur feeding young minds in Abidjan’s schools »
Seeing the shortcomings of catering in local schools, an Abidjan entrepreneur created a chain of restaurants for schools and colleges – filling children’s bellies so they can fill their brains.…
Feb 7 2026 / No Comment / Read More »African nations now send more money to China than they receive in new loans »
COLLEN GOKO China shifts from net provider to net receiver, data shows Africa sees $52 billion swing in five-year net finance flows Multilateral institutions increase global net…
Feb 7 2026 / No Comment / Read More »2 to 3 Cups of Coffee a Day May Reduce Dementia Risk. But Not if It’s Decaf. »
One to two cups of caffeinated tea per day helps too, researchers found after following nearly 132,000 people for 40…
Feb 23 2026 / No Comment / Read More »African indigenous foods that fight inflammation may help people with diabetes – research »
TENDAIISHE BEREJENA & FLORENCE MALONGANE African indigenous food groups present an exciting area to explore when it comes to taste…
Feb 23 2026 / No Comment / Read More »Yes, ‘Whiskey Dick’ Is Real (And Here’s What to Do If It Happens to You) »
Experts give us the lowdown on a very annoying penis problem. BRITTANY WONG Drink responsibly, or you might fall victim…
Jan 22 2026 / No Comment / Read More »The Fulani women living under the control of JNIM jihadists in the Sahel »
What is life like for the women living in the central Sahel, in areas controlled by the jihadist JNIM group?…
Dec 28 2025 / No Comment / Read More »How to tell if your store-bought egg is real or fake (without cracking it open) »
Wait, fake eggs are real? If you’ve ever picked up a tray of eggs at the supermarket and wondered whether…
Nov 27 2025 / No Comment / Read More »The Drink That Americans Won’t Give Up Without a Fight »
Coffee has almost no nutritional value and lots of substitutes. It’s also, apparently, too important to lose. ELLEN CUSHING Coffee…
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