Africa News

Human ancestor Lucy still has secrets 50 years after discovery

She was often described as 'the grandmother of humanity', but more recent discoveries suggest she may have been more like an aunt or a cousin, say experts

Rich nations urged to commit up to $900 billion at climate talks

Buried in debt, developing nations insist that any deal should not include more loans

WHO approves second mpox vaccine

The emergency use listing authorisation by WHO paves the way for countries worldwide to quickly approve and import the vaccine for distribution

Humanitarian corridors and pauses needed in Sudan, US envoy says

"We are pleased that there has been some progress, but we need to see much more," says Tom Perriello

'Critically endangered' African penguins just want peace and food

Fewer than 10,000 breeding pairs are left globally, mainly in South Africa, down from 42,500 in 1991, and they could become extinct in the wild by 2035, says the BirdLife NGO

Illegal miners 'starving' underground in SA as police limit supplies 'to smoke them out'

A court ordered on Saturday that police must end all restrictions at the abandoned gold mine shaft

India and Nigeria renew 'strategic partnership' as Modi visits

The visit comes amid a revived push by both India and Nigeria for permanent representation on the UN Security Council

Senegal heads to polls as new leaders eye parliamentary win

Analysts say Senegalese voters have historically confirmed their presidential choice during parliamentary elections and the Pastef party is the favourite to win

Uganda TikToker convicted for insulting president

Emmanuel Nabugodi faces up to seven years in prison for 'spreading hate speech' against the head of state

US sanctions Sudan RSF commander over human rights abuses

UN experts say the RSF has killed between 10,000 and 15,000 people in the West Darfur town of El Geneina alone