Scientists in Kenya say they are studying a mealworm native to Africa that can consume and biodegrade plastic. Experts report the mealworm produces enzymes that can help break down plastic waste. Juma Majanga reports from Nairobi, Kenya. Camera: Amos Wangwa.
African health officials credit the United States with helping in the fight against the pandemic
A Bushman who died in 2021 was buried this week after courts, under the previous government which was ousted in October, denied the family the right to bury him on his ancestral land
A new initiative is reshaping the lives of smallholder farmers and students in Malawi. The Home-Grown School Feeding Program is bridging the gap between agriculture and public primary schools, resulting in improved nutrition for students and economic empowerment for farmers. Lameck Masina reports.
Chad's military says it has deployed several hundred troops along border with Cameroon to stop rebels from abducting civilians after armed men kidnapped a dozen Cameroonians
Clashes come after Jubbaland held election against advice of authorities in Mogadishu, officials say
In an attempt to end polarization in Zimbabwe's media, an organization is hosting sports events for journalists from the privately owned and state-run media. Columbus Mavhunga joins the inaugural event in Harare, where he files this report.
The latest report showed adult women remain the largest group of victims, representing 39% of cases, followed by men at 23%, girls at 22% and boys at 16%
Around 305 million people worldwide are in need of humanitarian support, according to IRC, with 82% of them in watchlist areas such as the occupied Palestinian territories, Myanmar, Syria, South Sudan and Lebanon
75 Somalis set off for Mayotte; more than a third died before the group was able to reach land
Talks slated for Wednesday in Ankara highlight Turkey's growing influence in the region and its role as a mediator in African affairs
In December, many Africans return to their ancestral homes to reconnect with their families and traditions. In South Africa, that includes traditional healers. As Zaheer Cassim reports from Johannesburg, many are finding that a new app is helping to bring this age-old practice into the digital age.
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