Africa is not breaking apart in a sudden geological catastrophe, but a huge rift in eastern Africa has reached a stage that scientists say brings the continent closer to an eventual breakup. Researchers studying the...

A suspected rhino poacher was killed after he and an accomplice encountered a herd of elephants while illegally inside South Africa’s Kruger National Park, according to park authorities and reports on the incident. The two...

A small kitchen in Kenya’s Kisii County became an unexpected gathering point after a pattern on its soot-darkened wall was said to resemble the Virgin Mary. What began as a local curiosity quickly grew into...

A vast geological jigsaw puzzle has given scientists a new look at one of Earth’s most important ancient landmasses. Researchers have analyzed more than 25,000 rocks from continental fragments around the world and used their...

At least 43 young initiates died during South Africa’s 2026 winter customary initiation season, according to preliminary government divs, renewing concerns about unsafe practices, illegal initiation schools and failures to protect boys undergoing traditional rites....

A political stunt intended to highlight South Africa’s deteriorating roads has taken an unexpected turn after wildlife rescuers rushed to what they believed was a genuine emergency involving a giraffe trapped in a sinkhole. The...

Archaeologists investigating Egypt’s famed Giza Plateau have uncovered evidence of a large, unexplained underground structure hidden beneath one of the ancient site’s elite burial grounds, raising new questions about what may still lie undiscovered beneath...

A remarkable archaeological discovery deep inside a South African cave is challenging one of the most important milestones in human evolution. Researchers have uncovered evidence suggesting that early human ancestors may have been controlling fire...

Human skin comes in an extraordinary range of colors, from very light to deep brown and black. While dark skin tone is often viewed through a social or cultural lens, scientists see it as one...

Judge cites public safety concerns as temporary treatment center faces legal setback A Kenyan court has halted a controversial Trump administration-backed plan to establish a temporary Ebola quarantine facility for American citizens and personnel, dealing...