Africa

West Africa’s rainforests were an important center for early modern human evolution, study finds

Study published in Nature pushes back the known evidence of human habitation in rainforests by over 80,000 years.

Senegal announces archaeological excavations to uncover contested Thiaroye massacre human toll

The Senegalese government reproached France for withholding archival documents.

African paradise: The safest country on the continent you must visit this winter

While it's cold and rainy in Israel, a magical island in the Indian Ocean offers pristine beaches, wild nature, and pleasant temperatures in February.

By MEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV
09/02/2025

South America, Oceania, or Africa: Where will "White Lotus" go in Season 4?

HBO has officially announced the renewal of its acclaimed series "The White Lotus" for a fourth season, with production slated to begin in 2026.

Human trafficking soars amid crises, children 38% of victims, UN says

In 2022, the latest year for which data is widely available, the number of known victims worldwide rose to 25% above 2019's pre-pandemic levels.

By REUTERS
11/12/2024

JDC is helping women in the developing world thrive

JDC brings its Jewish humanitarian values and expertise to address the challenges of endemic poverty, food insecurity, and lack of healthcare.

Fifty years after her discovery, Lucy remains the original Australopithecus celebrity

Her species provided compelling evidence that upright walking evolved before large brains in human evolution.

How can something this big go away? Survey finds drastic decline in elephant population

Savanna elephants have declined by about 70% and forest elephants by about 90% on average in the surveyed sites.

Which is the scariest animal in the Savanah? Study reveals surprising answer

A research team from Western University conducted experiments in Kruger National Park, playing recordings of various sounds, including human conversations and hunting noises, at waterholes.

Suspected cult members kill eight in Uganda village

Police said two of the suspected attackers had been killed by security forces as they responded to the assault.

By REUTERS
30/10/2024
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