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Tanzania: Five Dead in First-Ever Marburg Virus Outbreak

Nigeria: Obi Petitions Court Over Disputed Presidential Election

US: War Crimes by All Sides in Ethiopia's Tigray Conflict

UN: Somalia's Drought May Have Killed 43K in 2022

This lawyer is fighting defamation lawsuits that can silence sexual assault victims

NPR Online News1 day

The Humane touch: More MVNOs are being minted than ever

TechCrunchJul 31

[Bridge to Africa] Tanzania marks Independence Day, lauds Korea’s support

Korea HeraldOct 17

Weight loss-drug Wegovy can avert heart attacks - will this widen use?

New ScientistOct 24

Mali: Prime Minister Fired After Junta Criticism

Laken Riley Murderer Sentenced to Life in Prison

At Least 21 Killed in Mali Drone Strike

Mali Breaks Off Diplomatic Ties with Ukraine

North Korean hackers have stolen billions in crypto by posing as VCs, recruiters and IT workers

TechCrunch3 hrs

Social Media Ban for Under-16s Passes Australian Senate

Hanna Cha invites readers into magical world of discovery, inspiration

Korea Herald10 hrs

One reason for each NFL team to be thankful at Thanksgiving

A social media ban in Australia for children under 16 will be first in the world

NPR Online News6 hrs

Nigeria: Over 50 Killed in Fuel Tanker Explosion

President of Liberia Takes 40% Salary Cut

ECOWAS Warns of 'Disintegration' If Junta-Led States Split

US Set to Withdraw Troops From Niger by September

Financial inclusion drives African fintech M-KOPA to $400M in ARR

TechCrunch6 hrs

[India Forum] Creating synergy with local development know-how

Korea Herald2 days

A Third Woman Died Under Texas’ Abortion Ban. Doctors Are Avoiding D&Cs and Reaching for Riskier Miscarriage Treatments.

ProPublica3 days

Kash Patel Could Reportedly Get Key Trump FBI Or DOJ Role—Here’s Why Critics Are Worried

Having a baby on Mars? You may be in for a difficult time

New Scientist6 days

Nigeria Begins Mpox Vaccination Program After Delays

Nigeria: Fuel Tanker Explosion Kills At Least 140

WHO: Mpox Cases in Africa Approach 30K

Nigeria's Unions Halt Nationwide Strike

Criminal ring accused of posing as soldiers, UN officials to swindle 1.4b won in romantic scam

Korea HeraldNov 20

PHOTOS: A drone's eye view of 'foodscapes,' from cattle to soybeans to shrimp

NPR Online News1 day

‘I went to Greenland to try to buy it’: Meet the founder who wants to recreate Mars on Earth

TechCrunchNov 14

Climate Diplomacy’s $300 Billion Failure

Catholic priest accused of sexual assault fathered children of victims, court hears

Papua New Guinea: Gang Kills at Least 26 in Village Ambush

Guinea: Military Leaders Dissolve Government

Papua New Guinea: Tribal Violence Kills at Least 26

Papua Rebels Might Release Kidnapped New Zealand Pilot

They're here to finance climate action. But COP29 is more about bickering

[Jeffrey Frankel] What causes prosperity?

Korea HeraldNov 14

Big Tech’s New Adversaries in Europe

Common Causes of Food Poisoning Recalls and How to Avoid Getting Sick

Scientific AmericanOct 31

Ancient plant artefact reveals humanity's epic journey to Australia

New ScientistOct 31

UK Returns Looted Artifacts to Ghana

Ghana: Parliament Passes Anti-LGBTQ Bill

UK to Loan Back the Asante's 'Crown Jewels'

WHO Approves 2nd Malaria Vaccine

US Government Funds 'Toilets in Africa'?

[Herald Interview] Korea Expressway CEO leads push to export Korean road expertise globally

Korea Herald7 days

The Makers of Netflix's Buy Now on Consumerism

Shaking Off the Shackles of Sovereign Debt

Foreign Affairs1 day

Horse Domestication Story Gets a Surprising Rewrite

Scientific AmericanOct 31

Report: Boat With 30 Bodies Found Off Senegal Coast

Spanish Prime Minister Visits West Africa to Tackle Migration Surge

France: Nation Honors Colonial Troops Massacred by French Army in WWII

Boeing 737 Accidents in Senegal, Turkey Raise Safety Concerns

Voltaire, International Newsletter N°109

Voltaire Network21 hrs

I moved to the US and send money back home every month. Since becoming a parent, I've had to set more boundaries around payments.

Business Insider1 day

[EYE] He left his heart in Africa

Korea HeraldOct 31

Man already serving 30 years for murder charged in connection to the March 2022 disappearance of Louisiana mom Ella Goodie

Socium doubles down on Francophone Africa after $5M seed round

TechCrunchNov 19

Russia Vetoes Sudan Cease-fire Resolution at UN Security Council

Study: Sudan War Death Toll Much Higher Than Records Show

UN Chief: Sudanese People Living a 'Nightmare of Violence'

Sierra Leone: Govt Arrests Attackers of Military Barracks

How might Trump 2.0 approach Sub-Saharan Africa policy?

Defense One1 day

Google, Microsoft, and Perplexity Are Promoting Scientific Racism in Search Results

ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant: Israel-Hamas War Live Updates

New York TimesNov 20

Contentious COP29 deal shows climate cooperation fraying at edges

The tech world mourns Susan Wojcicki

TechCrunch2 hrs

Indian Navy Deploys Assets to Track Hijacked Liberian Vessel

Report: Pentagon to Launch Task Force to Guard Red Sea

Yemen: Missiles Fired at US Navy Ship From Houthi Territory

Liberia: Joseph Boakai Declared President-elect

The Virus That Causes Mpox Keeps Getting Better at Spreading in People

Scientific AmericanOct 31

HD Hyundai to develop AI technology for ships

Korea HeraldOct 24

The Unequal Effects of School Closings

ProPublicaOct 17

The Message and War

Tons of COVID Medical Garbage Threaten Health

Scientific American20 hrs

Burkina Faso Encourages Citizens to Report on Each Other

Russia Promises More Military Support to Burkina Faso

Report: Africa Dominates List of 'Most Neglected' Displacement Crises

Burkina Faso Extends Transition to Civilian Rule to 2029

[Graphic News] Biden, Trump older than most other countries’ leaders

Korea HeraldSep 29

See How Many Lives Vaccines Have Saved around the World

Scientific AmericanOct 17

Is Russia poisoning Namibia’s water in its hunt for uranium?

Al Jazeera1 day

Israeli actions have the cover of ‘moral hazard’ − a touch of ambiguity might give US pressure greater weight

The ConversationOct 24

[From the Scene] Yoon tests Global Pivotal State vision at first Korea-Africa summit

Korea HeraldOct 24

Greece Offers Treasures to the UK for Parthenon Marbles

Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso Sign Sahel Security Pact

The International Criminal Court Shows Its Mettle

Cop29’s new carbon market rules offer hope after scandal and deadlock

Sweeteners: The bitter truth about low-calorie sugar substitutes

New ScientistOct 24

S. Korean, Benin FMs hold talks on bilateral ties, regional security

Korea HeraldSep 29

Democracy Without America?

Foreign Affairs1 day

How African startups raised funding in 2023

TechCrunchJul 31

'Barbie' Oscar Nominations: Who Was (and Wasn't) Nominated

At Least 33 Soldiers Killed In Burkina Faso Attack

Burkina Faso: Damiba Agrees to Resign After Coup

Indigenous People Mix Ancient and Modern Science to Protect Salmon and Bears

Scientific AmericanNov 07

Connecting Dots That Don't Connect: Aberrant Salience

Psychology Today14 hrs

Korea seeks to bolster ties with Tanzania, key supply chain partner

Korea HeraldOct 24

Going Infinite review: Who is Sam Bankman-Fried?

New ScientistDec 04, 2023

Indiegogo will designate legit crowdfunders with a ‘Trust-Proven’ badge – TechCrunch

TechCrunchNov 29, 2022

Hurricane Ian Destroyed Their Homes. Algorithms Sent Them Money

Yoon meets 10 African leaders ahead of Korea-Africa Summit

Korea HeraldJul 31

89 Migrants Found Dead off Coast of Mauritania

Mauritania: President Ghazouani Set to Win Re-Election

Mauritania: Student Charged with Blasphemy Over Exam Paper

Iran Hangs Two Men on Rare Blasphemy Charges

Education officials gather in Seoul to discuss digital classroom transformation

Korea HeraldSep 29

Swing state official warns village struggling with financial losses after influx of illegal immigrants

There's Been an Update About the Illegal Alien Who Shot an Orthodox Jewish Man in Chicago

27M Black People Are Enslaved in Muslim Countries?

Leaders of Korea, Africa agree to open critical minerals dialogue

Korea HeraldOct 24

Guinea-Bissau: President Dissolves Parliament After Failed Coup

Guinea-Bissau: Army Detains National Guard Commander After Deadly Gunfire

Gabon: Military Stages Coup Following Election

At Least 29 Die as Migrant Boats Sink Near Tunisia

Korea, Africa set the stage for shared growth, sustainability

Korea HeraldOct 24

An Old TB Vaccine Might Help Stave Off Diabetes, Cancer Alzheimer’s, and More

Scientific AmericanJul 01

What the Cochrane Review Says About Masks For COVID-19

The Global Threat of Rogue Diplomacy

ProPublicaFeb 02

Yoon to meet 10 African leaders ahead of Korea-Africa Summit

Korea HeraldJul 31

Report: Indian Company Used Toxic Ingredient in Cough Syrup

Three Countries Tie Child Deaths to India-Based Cough Syrups

Gambia: Government Says Coup Attempt Foiled

Study: New Antibody Treatment Tested for Malaria

TIME’s Top 100 Photos of 2024

ICC prosecutor requests arrest warrants for the head of Myanmar's military regime

ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Myanmar military government chief

Al Jazeera1 day

[From the Scene] SLW program explores tech integration for better, happier urban lives

Korea HeraldOct 31

ICC prosecutor requests arrest warrant for Myanmar military leader, alleging crimes against humanity

PBS NewsHour1 day

Hurricane Lee Rapidly Intensifies in the Atlantic

Korea cements ties with African nations in key mineral supply chains

Korea HeraldOct 24

Dust clouds from the Sahara are reaching Europe more frequently

New ScientistSep 29

Atlantic’s Tame Turn Lowers Forecast for Storms This Season: Weather Watch

BloombergOct 24

Hurricane Kirk Could Bring Swells And Rip Current To East Coast Sunday

S. Korean industry minister visits Africa for World Expo bid, economic ties

Korea HeraldOct 17

Tropical Storm Milton tracker: Florida in path of brewing hurricane, forecasters say

USA TodayOct 24

Supplies are rushed to North Carolina communities left isolated after Helene

Associated PressOct 17

Hurricane hunters are flying through Ian’s powerful winds to get the forecasts you rely on – here’s what happens when the plane plunges into the eyewall of a storm

The ConversationOct 17

Blinken Kicks off Four-Nation Africa Tour

Côte d'Ivoire to Gradually Withdraw From UN Peacekeeping Force in Mali

Yoon meets world leaders in New York for 2nd day to promote Expo bid

Korea HeraldSep 29

She lost everything in a fire. Then her bank froze the savings she needed to move on

CNBCDec 01, 2015

PHOTOS: The moms (and dads) of Ivory Coast are falling in love with kangaroo care

NPR Online NewsSep 29

Sextortion scams run by Nigerian criminals are targeting American men, Meta says

[Africa Forum] Trade minister calls for elevating economic ties with Africa

Korea HeraldSep 29

Cocoa farmers face mounting challenges as El Nino rages on

CNBCNov 30, 2017

2020 election: Mike Pompeo’s Twitter account is trolling Trump’s behavior