Flooding kills at least 259 in South Africa
The death toll is expected to rise as search and rescue operations continue in South Africa's Durban area. The president blamed climate change for the flooding.
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So a South Sudanese comic put on a comedy fest in a land of 'suffering.' How'd it go?
Akau Jambo just staged the first international comedy festival in a country that the U.N. calls a place of suffering. Talking about the role of laughter, he says, "Life doesn't stop – we keep living."
Survivors react to the first-ever trial for war crimes in Darfur
Ali Kushayb has pleaded not guilty to 31 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity in connection to atrocities committed in the Darfur region of Sudan.
Opinion: A jet flew by in Michigan. It reminded me that wartime trauma is hard to heal
Conflicts in Ethiopia, Ukraine and other countries cause psychological trauma that can last far beyond any ceasefire. An Ethiopian-born mental health epidemiologist shares her insights.
Men — especially from rich countries — still fill the boards of global health groups
That's the finding in a new study from Global Health 50/50. They report that some progress has been made. But the statistics are, as one woman global health leader puts it, "shocking."
Opinion: 5 Things I'd change about Netflix's 'Young, Famous & African'
If Dr. Ifeanyi Nsofor could have a hand in creating another season of the reality show, he'd ditch the 'Real Housewives' drama and get the cast to talk about COVID vaccines.
Chester Higgins' camera brings a 360 degree view to Black life
Acclaimed African-American photographer Chester Higgins has made dozens of trips to Africa since the 1970's to document the continent's history and culture. Now 75, he has no plans on slowing down.
House music is alive and well in South Africa
In much of the world, house music has already had its day — but in South Africa, it is pop music. Here's why this musical genre has remained king.
Eritrean cyclist makes history with win in Belgium
Eritrean cyclist Biniam Girmay sprinted to victory in Belgium and became the first Black African to win one of road cycling's classic races.
Many African countries have been hesitant to take sides in Russia-Ukraine conflict
Many African countries have been reluctant to weigh in on the conflict in Ukraine. African countries aren't in favor of the invasion but they're weary of taking sides.