Africa

"Most Empathetic Voice": Neurodivergent People Find New Support In AI Tools For Social Navigation

For Cape Town-based filmmaker Kate D'hotman, connecting with movie audiences comes naturally. Far more daunting is speaking with others. "I've never understood how people [decipher] social cues," the 40-year-old director of horror films says.

Footwear Fashioned From Rubber Tires As Economic Crisis Hits South Sudan

In South Sudan, however, the creative work of such artisans is now fueled by an economic crisis that has left the government on the verge of bankruptcy and many people struggling to put food on the table.

Terrorists Kill Two Indians, Kidnap One In Dosso Region Of Niger

In an attack in Niger, gunmen killed at least two Indians and abducted a third according to Indian authorities. The attack took place in Niger's southwest Dosso region.

Millions At Risk After Trump's Funding Cut Stalls Water Projects Globally

The Trump administration's decision to slash nearly all U.S. foreign aid has left dozens of water and sanitation projects half-finished across the globe.

Ex-Nigerian President, Who Led Africa's Most Populated Nation Twice, Dies At 82

Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, who led the country twice as a military head of state and a democratic president, has died aged 82.

Belly Dancer Arrested In Egypt For "Using Seductive Techniques" In Reels

A belly dancer was detained in Egypt for "using seductive techniques" in her dance videos posted to Instagram. Sohila Tarek Hassan Haggag, an Egypt-born and naturalised Italian, was arrested at Cairo International Airport on June 22.

Why Liberians Are Angry After Trump's Praise For President's 'Good English'

There was confusion and anger in Liberia on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump praised the English skills of President Joseph Boakai.

UNESCO Removes 3 African Sites From World Heritage "In Danger" List

The World Heritage Committee has removed three African heritage sites -- in Madagascar, Egypt and Libya -- from UNESCO's list of endangered sites, acknowledging successful efforts to mitigate threats and restore their cultural and ecological integrit

Trump Issues Fresh Letters To 6 Countries, Sets Out Tariff Rates

US President Donald Trump released a fresh set of letters to trading partners Wednesday, setting out tariff rates for six countries as Washington pushes to bring about a flurry of trade deals.

70 Security Volunteers Killed In Nigeria In Ambush By Bandits

Bandits killed at least 70 community security volunteers in an ambush in violence-ridden Plateau state in central Nigeria, residents and a volunteer leader said on Wednesday.

PM Modi Arrives In Namibia, Final Stop Of Five-Nation Visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Namibia on Wednesday on the final leg of his five-nation visit, during which he will hold bilateral talks with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.

Odisha Man Among 3 Indians Kidnapped By Al Qaeda-Linked Group In Mali

Three Indian nationals have been kidnapped by an Al-Qaeda-affiliated terrorist group in the West African nation of Mali. Among those kidnapped is 28-year-old P Venkataraman, a resident of Odisha's Ganjam district.

Ghanaian MPs Wore Indian Attire During PM Modi's Parliament Address

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a historic speech at the Ghana Parliament, two members of the parliament (MPs) wore Indian attire to showcase their love for India and Indian culture.

India Will Soon Be World's Third Largest Economy: PM Modi In Ghana

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that over the past decade, India has seen a major transformation across the spectrum, and on the foundations of stable polity and good governance, the country will soon be the world's third-largest econom

Ethiopia's Mega Dam On The Nile Now Complete

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said a multi-billion-dollar mega-dam on the Blue Nile that has long worried neighbouring countries is complete and will be officially inaugurated in September.

Ancient DNA Shows Genetic Link Between Egypt And Mesopotamia

Ancient DNA has revealed a genetic link between the cultures of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, according to research published Wednesday in the journal Nature. This finding is significant as it gives evidence of an insight hinted in earlier works.

3 Indians Kidnapped Amid Attacks By Al Qaeda-Linked Terror Group In Mali

India on Wednesday expressed deep concern over abduction of three Indian nationals in Mali amid a series of terrorist attacks in various parts of the West African country.

As PM Modi Arrives In Ghana, Locals Chant 'Hare Rama Hare Krishna'

Over 15,000 Indians live in the West African country, with some being in Ghana for over 70 years. Some families are now the fourth generation in Ghana with some also acquiring Ghanaian citizenship.

PM Modi 5-Nation Tour Highlights: PM Addresses Trinidad & Tobago Parliament

PM Modi 5-Nation Tour Highlights: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a five-nation tour - Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil and Namibia.

World Will Have To Learn To Live With Heatwaves Says UN

The world will have to learn to live with heatwaves, the United Nations' weather and climate agency said Tuesday, as much of Europe roasted in high summer temperatures.