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Iran, Zimbabwe Sign Agreements During Raisi Africa Tour

Iranian Pres. Raisi Begins Africa Tour With Kenya, Uganda Visits

Kenya: One Man Killed as Police Clash With Anti-Tax Hike Protesters

Nigel Farage Bank Account Shut

U.S. health officials report 1st case of new form of mpox in a traveler

Israeli peace activists are more anguished than ever − in a movement that has always been diverse and divided, with differing visions of ‘peace’

The ConversationJun 29

Internet goes dark in Kenya in the wake of major protests over finance bill

TechCrunchAug 28

[Photo News] Tanzanian leader meets singer Cho Yong-pil

Korea HeraldJul 29

Haiti: Dozens Killed in Suburb Attack

Kenya High Court Suspends Deputy President's Impeachment

Kenya: Deputy President's Impeachment Trial Begins

UN Extends Haiti Mission for Another Year

UN evacuation in Haiti, police assault stronghold of gang leader ‘Barbecue’

Al Jazeera44 mins

China was willing to offer more in climate finance, says Cop29 president

Korea Kimchi Grand Festival transcends politics, nationality to help needy

Korea Herald1 day

Can U.S. and other countries reach a deal on curbing plastic pollution?

Climate Diplomacy’s $300 Billion Failure

Somaliland Opposition Leader Wins Presidential Election

Ethiopia: Taye Atske-Selassie Sworn in as President

Report: Sexual Violence in Sudan Civil War is Widespread

Twin Ethiopia Landslides Kill Over 200

Suwon to host UNESCO education forum

Korea Herald16 hrs

Nectar-loving Ethiopian wolves may be the first carnivore pollinators

New Scientist4 days

The Lucy Fossil’s Extraordinary Journey to Becoming an Icon of Human Evolution

Scientific AmericanNov 12

24 Die in Indian Ocean After Boats Capsize

[Eye Interview] Charting remarkable year, Anton Hur's journey in literature continues

Korea HeraldOct 22

Somalia: Terror Attack on Mogadishu Beach Kills Dozens

Somalia Expels Ethiopian Ambassador Amid Port Deal Dispute

Somalia: SYL Hotel Siege Ends, All Militants Killed

Al-Shabab Claims Deadly Attack on Military Base in Somalia

Denmark’s uprooting of settled residents from ‘ghettos’ forms part of aggressive plan to assimilate nonwhite inhabitants

The Conversation3 days

Netanyahu’s Arrest Warrant Also Indicts US Policy

Consortium News5 hrs

John Bolton rips into Trump’s pick for counter-terrorism chief Sebastian Gorka

See How Many Lives Vaccines Have Saved around the World

Scientific AmericanOct 15

Targeted Killings Won’t Destroy Hezbollah

Foreign Affairs5 hrs

Uganda: Ex-LRA Commander Gets 40-Year Sentence for War Crimes

Uganda Detains Dozens of Anti-Government Protesters

UN: Uganda, Rwanda Backing M23 Rebels in DR Congo

DR Congo Appoints Long-Awaited New Government

In war-torn Sudan, a displaced startup incubator returns to fuel innovation

TechCrunch12 hrs

7 out of 10 Korean children are short-sighted: data

Korea HeraldOct 15

All your questions about Marburg virus answered

New ScientistOct 22

3 strategies to help Americans bridge the deepening partisan divide

The Conversation5 days

Intron Health gets backing for its speech recognition tool that recognizes African accents

TechCrunchSep 27

Tanzania Floods: Death Toll Rises to Over 150

Tanzania: Flash Floods, Landslides Kill Over 60

Rwanda: Floods and Landslides Kill At Least 130

CDC Issues Marburg Virus Advisory After Outbreaks In 2 African Nations

‘If you survive this, you somehow must share it’: reliving the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami

S. Korea to proactively address Trump-related uncertainties, upgrade FTAs

Korea HeraldNov 12

When Did Human Ancestors Start Using Tools?

Scientific American4 days

Carbon emissions from private jets have exploded in recent years

New ScientistNov 05

How American Dockworkers Fought Apartheid in South Africa

Rwanda Elections: Voters Head to the Polls

UK: Detained Migrants Released Over 'Rwanda Plan' Doubts

UK Sends First Failed Asylum Seeker to Rwanda

UK Passes Rwanda Deportation Bill

[Security Forum] Forum gathers diplomats from 35 countries to discuss security concerns

Korea HeraldNov 12

Three million people demand governments commit to a Global Plastics Treaty

In Search of a Faith Beyond Religion

How Rwanda Is Containing a Deadly Marburg Virus Outbreak

Scientific AmericanOct 29

How deadly is mpox and what treatments are available?

New ScientistNov 05

Somalia Rejects Mediation With Ethiopia Over Somaliland Port Deal

UN: Crimes Against Humanity Continue in Ethiopia

Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso Sign Sahel Security Pact

Israel: Netanyahu Calls for Deportation of African Migrants

Internet surveillance firm Sandvine says it’s leaving 56 ‘non-democratic’ countries

TechCrunchSep 27

[Bridge to Africa] S. Korea can be catalyst in unlocking Africa's mining: Eritrean President

Korea HeraldOct 29

27M Black People Are Enslaved in Muslim Countries?

Democrats invest in American voters abroad hoping to make the difference

Meta pressed to compensate war victims amid claims Facebook inflamed Tigray conflict

TechCrunchApr 30

Report: Trump Team Opposes Transfer of Chagos Islands From UK to Mauritius

Mauritius: Opposition Leader Appointed Prime Minister After Election Win

Mauritius: Prime Minister Jugnauth Concedes Poll Defeat

UK Gives Sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius

[Herald Interview] Korea Expressway CEO leads push to export Korean road expertise globally

Korea Herald4 days

Why do we burn more coal and wood than ever, asks a provocative book

New ScientistNov 05

How Emotions Spread in Groups

Psychology TodayOct 29

Trump’s team concerned Starmer will complete Chagos Islands deal before inauguration

Independent6 hrs

K-water to cooperate with African nations on water infrastructure

Korea HeraldOct 22

Djibouti Releases GMO Mosquitoes to Fight Malaria

UK: Djibouti Allegedly Detained, Deported Tory Lawmaker

2 US-Flagged Ships Attacked in Red Sea

Taliban to Join China's Belt and Road Forum

Madagascar officials say the death toll is now 25 after boats carrying Somali migrants capsized

Associated Press3 hrs

Are the Houthis Gaining the Upper Hand?

CounterPunch1 hr

In Countries Facing Scorching Heat, Shade Trees and Cheap Cooling Strategies Gain Traction

Scientific AmericanNov 05

Why India and China Are Finally Starting to Patch Things Up

A Ghost Ship’s Doomed Journey Through the Gate of Tears

DR Congo, Rwanda Agree On Ceasefire

DR Congo: Thousands Displaced as M23 Rebels Near Key City

11 mpox cases reported this year with no new virus strain

Korea HeraldNov 05

Everything you need to know about the mpox outbreak

New ScientistOct 22

How Do You Forgive the People Who Killed Your Family?

Q&A on the Second International Mpox Emergency

Seoul designates mpox as infectious disease subject to border screening

Korea HeraldSep 27

WHO says mpox remains public health emergency of international concern

Al Jazeera2 days

US Announces 10-Nation Force to Counter Houthi Attacks in Red Sea

Blue whales: first discovery near Seychelles in decades – what our study found

The Conversation2 days

Korea cements ties with African nations in key mineral supply chains

Korea HeraldOct 22

The Bote Hangout Turns Every Gathering Into a Pool Party

More African-Led Research on Adaptation Will Help the Continent Survive Climate Change

Scientific American1 day

How Jack Dorsey’s Bitcoin Legal Defense Fund is fighting for the future of open source software

TechCrunchNov 02, 2023

Are we on the verge of a global initiative to clean up ocean plastics?

New ScientistJun 29

2 Somali pirates get 30 years in kidnapping of U.S. journalist held hostage for 977 days

Coping Strategies of Ocean Castaways Hold Lessons for the COVID Pandemic

Scientific AmericanAug 28

Yoon pledges to enhance critical mineral partnership with Africa

Korea HeraldOct 22

Largest Known Undersea Volcanic Eruption Explains Odd Seismic Waves

Scientific AmericanNov 05

Facebook-backed 2Africa set to be the longest subsea cable upon completion – TechCrunch

TechCrunchNov 27, 2021

Where in the World Do People Live Alone?

Psychology Today4 days

Choo highlights role of MDBs in tackling poverty in developing nations

Korea HeraldNov 05

The French "Colonial Party" still hasn’t come to terms with the loss of its Empire

Voltaire Network5 hrs

Facebook adds four new branches to its 2Africa subsea cable network – TechCrunch

TechCrunchNov 27, 2021

Putin searches for more friends at Africa summit but low turnout dampens bid for influence

Yoon to head to Japan for G-7 summit, meetings with Biden, Kishida

Korea HeraldNov 12