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Dozens of boys and young men are dying in South Africa's traditional circumcision rites
2+ hour, 9+ min ago (1156+ words) At least 48 boys and young men died during the latest round of initiation ceremonies in South Africa, which involve the highly secretive process of traditional circumcision to "become a man." PHUTHADITJHABA, South Africa -- The 22-year-old Lamkelo Mtyho had no known…...
2 found with hundreds of ants are charged with illegally dealing in wildlife in Kenya
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (401+ words) A Chinese national and a local man were criminally charged over possession of live ants in the case that could further shine a spotlight on the trade in rare wildlife NAIROBI, Kenya -- A Chinese national and a Kenyan man were…...
Pope's upcoming Africa odyssey takes him to a mosque, a prison and the site of a deadly 2021 blast
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (1001+ words) The Vatican has released details of Pope Leo XIV's upcoming four-nation Africa tour ROME -- The Vatican released on Monday details of Pope Leo XIV's upcoming four-nation Africa tour, suggesting Christian-Muslim relations, comforting victims of violence and encouraging the Catholic community…...
South African soldiers dismantle illegal mining operations near Johannesburg as miners flee
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (358+ words) South African soldiers deployed in the country's high-crime areas have dismantled illegal mining operations Johannesburg JOHANNESBURG -- South African soldiers deployed to high-crime areas have dismantled illegal gold mining operations in a community near Johannesburg, forcing some illegal miners to flee…...
At least 50 people killed and 125 others reported missing after Ethiopia landslides
1+ week, 13+ hour ago (202+ words) ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia -- At least 50 people have died and 125 others are missing after landslides hit three districts in southern Ethiopia following a week of heavy rains, a local official said Thursday. The landslides happened in Gamo Zone and affected the…...
South Africa summons new US ambassador over criticism
1+ week, 1+ day ago (166+ words) South Africa summons new US ambassador over criticism'abcnews.com South Africa summons new US ambassador over criticism The new U.S. ambassador to South Africa was summoned to explain his criticism of the country's policies, the South African foreign minister said Wednesday,…...
Women in South Africa take up guns and martial arts for protection against gender violence
1+ week, 5+ day ago (985+ words) Women in South Africa are turning to guns and martial arts for self-defense in a country where rates of gender-based violence are extremely high BRONKHORSTSPRUIT, South Africa -- At the command of a female instructor, a line of girls and women,…...
Some West African farmers turn to TikTok as part of agriculture's changing image
2+ week, 1+ day ago (803+ words) Some farmers in West Africa have turned to TikTok to sell their produce, transforming how they do business DAKAR, Senegal -- When Senegalese farmer Pape Fall first downloaded TikTok, it was to watch football and funny videos. In the last two…...
Solar-powered truck charging gains ground on South Africa’s freight corridors
3+ week, 20+ hour ago (569+ words) Africa's push to decarbonize freight is gaining momentum as Cape Town-based Zero Carbon Charge rolls out fully off-grid, solar-powered charging hubs for electric trucks along South Africa's key N3 corridor NAIROBI, Kenya -- Africa's freight corridors, long dominated by diesel trucks and…...
Cyclone Gezani leaves 36 dead and thousands of homes destroyed in Madagascar
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (397+ words) Authorities say Cyclone Gezani killed at least 36 people, injured more than 370 and destroyed almost 18,000 homes in a 24-hour spell of destruction across Madagascar Madagascar's president has declared a national disaster and made a plea for international leaders to help the…...