A groundbreaking study suggests that the Egyptian pyramids might have been constructed along an ancient, now-vanished branch of the Nile River—serving as possible “valley temples” or even ports for transporting construction materials. The Hidden Nile...

Zimbabwe Officials say elephant population control and community benefit are key goals Zimbabwe has announced that dozens of elephants will be killed as part of a population management effort, with the meat to be distributed...

trafficking Six-year-old Joshlin Smith still missing as court hears disturbing details of body part trade A South African mother has been sentenced to life imprisonment for trafficking her six-year-old daughter, Joshlin Smith, to a traditional...

14-year-old Kenyan girl killed by lion near Nairobi National Park Nairobi — In a chilling incident that has reignited concerns over human-wildlife conflict in Kenya, a 14-year-old girl was fatally attacked by a lion after...

Tomb of King Thutmose II unearthed near valley of the Kings Egyptian authorities have announced the discovery of the tomb of King Thutmose II, marking the first royal burial site uncovered since the legendary finding...

Imam known for LGBTQ advocacy killed in targeted shooting Muhsin Hendricks, considered the world’s first openly gay imam, was shot dead on Saturday near the southern city of Gqeberha, South African police said. Hendricks, who...

Imam known for LGBTQ advocacy killed in targeted shooting Muhsin Hendricks, considered the world’s first openly gay imam, was shot dead on Saturday near the southern city of Gqeberha, South African police said. Hendricks, who...

Deadly accident in Mali’s gold mining sector At least 48 people were killed on Saturday when an illegally operated gold mine collapsed in western Mali, authorities and local sources told AFP. Mali is one of...