Autism remains widely misunderstood in parts of Africa. A mother in Guinea fights for her child

A family in Guinea first sought help from a traditional healer when their son showed signs of autism as a child.

African genetic data could change how essential medicines are prescribed

The dosage information for drugs used in HIV treatment, malaria, cancer care, pain management and transplantation is largely ...

Canada beats South Africa 1-0 in World Cup's first knockout match on Stephen Eustáquio's late goal

Stephen Eustáquio scored in the second minute of second-half stoppage time, and Canada beat South Africa 1-0 on Sunday for ...

It's not just Cape Verde: African soccer is having a World Cup moment

Brazil, England, Spain — have been giving uneven performances out on the pitch during this World Cup. Meanwhile, teams from ...
The Straits Times

Nearly half of the world’s children exposed to three or more climate risks: UNICEF

NEW YORK – More than one billion children face at least three overlapping climate hazards, UNICEF warned on June 15, while highlighting the disproportionate impact in some regions of the world. For ...
The New York Times

A Gen Z Revolution at the Movies

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navalnews

U.S. Army Landing Craft Launches Drone-Dropping High-Altitude Balloons

Operators launched micro High-Altitude Balloons (μHABs) over a multi-day period during the African Lion multinational exercise last month. (Photo by Zachary Pickard) Share A U.S. Army landing craft ...
SABC

Slowdown in GDP growth in coming quarters expected due to Middle East war effects

Economic growth is expected to decline in the coming months as the effects of the conflict in the Middle East has had on oil prices and its impact on inflation becomes more pronounced. This after the ...