Africa

Here Is How Christmas Is Celebrated Around The World

By Gitanjali Diwakar - Dec 14, 2016 09:37 AM EST

Here is a look at some of the popular Christmas traditions from the southern Hemisphere.

Florida Invaded By Man-Eating Nile Crocodiles

By Jenn Loro - May 22, 2016 09:28 PM EDT

Researchers in Florida have recently confirmed that the three crocodile specimens they discovered in 2009 belong to the Nile species native to Africa. How they found their way in the Sunshine State remains a mystery as the state grapples with the problem of fighting off another invasion by foreign species that is costing taxpayers half a billion dollars every year to eradicate.

'Mother Lode' Fossils In China Show That Primates Shifted Completely From Asia To Africa

By R. Siva Kumar - May 07, 2016 05:41 PM EDT

Scientists find that primate fossils, which originated in China, moved to Africa due to global climate cooling.

Libya Sees Anti-ISIS Intervention Possible

By Jenn Loro - Feb 04, 2016 10:14 AM EST

A Global Coalition to Counter ISIL composed of 23 member-countries has been recently organized and vowed to restore peace and stability in the region plagued by civil wars since the Arab Spring.

WHO Reports Deaths from Malaria have Fallen, Africa makes Slight Progress

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 08, 2015 04:41 PM EST

The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that over this past year, malaria killed fewer than half a million people.

Facebook and Eutelsat Partners to Bring Satellite Internet in Africa

By Alyssa Camille Azanza - Oct 09, 2015 11:26 AM EDT

Facebook and Eutelsat partners to bring satellite broadband Internet and sub-Saharan Africa.

Finnish Prime Minister Opens Private Residence to Refugees

By Dustin Braden - Sep 06, 2015 01:18 PM EDT

Finland's prime minister has said that he will allow refugees to stay at his private residence as thousands of people continue to pour into Europe from war torn areas of Africa and the Middle East.

Taylor Swift Dating News: BF Calvin Harris Makes a Cameo in ‘Wildest Dreams’ Video

By Cheri Cheng - Sep 04, 2015 04:15 PM EDT

A fan theory claimed that Taylor Swift's boyfriend Calvin Harris made a cameo in her latest music video, "Wildest Dreams."

After Africa Victory, Polio Battles Moves to Afghanistan and Pakistan

By Peter R - Aug 12, 2015 01:34 PM EDT

Africa has remained polio free for a year now. If no cases are detected during next two years, the continent will be declared polio-free.

Prince Harry Joins Battle Against Poachers In South Africa

By R. Siva Kumar - Aug 10, 2015 06:55 PM EDT

Cecil has made Prince Harry aware of his responsibilities towards animal rights.

Jennifer Lopez in Trouble for 'Tarnishing Women's Honor'; Sexy Morroco Concert Could Put Singer Behind Bars for Two Years

By Maria Slither - Jun 08, 2015 02:26 PM EDT

Jennifer Lopez is sued by the Moroccan government for having 'disgraceful scenes' and being 'sexually suggestive' in her performance

Egypt Was Gateway to Europe and Asia for Early Humans

By Peter R - May 29, 2015 10:27 AM EDT

A new study which compared DNA of north African populations found similarities between Egyptians and Eurasians who migrated out of Africa 60,000 years ago.

First Modern Humans Made Their Way Out of Africa via Egypt, Not Ethiopia

By Kamal Nayan - May 29, 2015 09:48 AM EDT

First modern humans made their way out of Africa via a northern route and not a southern one, according to a new study.

Antibiotic Resistant Typhoid Causing an Epidemic in Africa

By Peter R - May 12, 2015 01:46 PM EDT

Bacterial Salmonella Typhi strain H58 which has developed antibiotic resistance to older antibiotics is threatening to overrun public health.

Smartphone Camera Turned Microscope Could Revolutionize Healthcare in Africa

By Peter R - May 07, 2015 03:08 PM EDT

Smartphone camera becomes a microscope with a 3D printed base and an app that can help it detect parasites in blood.

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