Kidnapping of foreigners soars in Africa’s lawless Sahel region »
JACOB BOSWALL When Marin Petrović arrived in Bamako in early September last year, he was elated. The Bosnian national had spent years applying for tourist visas to Mali, only to…
Mar 9 2026 / No Comment / Read More »Burundi nominates former Senegalese president Sall for UN chief »
A new secretary-general of the United Nations will be appointed on 1 January 2027 to succeed Antonio Guterres, with three current nominations on the table – former Senegalese president Macky…
Mar 9 2026 / No Comment / Read More »Africa ‘exposed’ to Middle East war »
Africa hosts military bases within reach of Iranian missiles and is feeling the impact of rising oil prices and threats to shipping, as the continent again suffers from events largely…
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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 »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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