Africa
Africa's trade vision meets reality as customs, regulations collide - explainer
National customs systems, unfinished legal rules and incompatible payment networks still obstruct routine trade across the continent.
Central African Republic gold mine collapses, 49 confirmed killed, more still missing
Somalia troops and armed opposition clash in heavy Baidoa fighting as civilian toll rises
Congo Ebola outbreak becomes deadliest in country's history as death toll reaches new peak
Iran’s nuclear ambition is not just Israel’s problem - opinion
Iran’s leaders chant “Death to America” while pursuing nuclear power. This is not Israel’s problem alone; it is a threat to the West.
Scientists reconstruct the face of “Little Foot,” a 4-million-year-old human ancestor
Comparisons show the face size falls between a gorilla and an orangutan, with shape closer to orangutans and bonobos, and a closer resemblance to east african fossils in the orbital region
Voices from the Arab press: The Middle East in 30 years
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Isaac Herzog returns to Ethiopia: Strengthening Israel's ties with Africa
Israel has a long history with Ethiopia, dating back to the time of Queen Makeda, the Queen of Sheba, who, according to legend, visited King Solomon in Jerusalem, and had a son Menelik with him.
Somaliland president to make first official Israel visit - exclusive
Somaliland — a self-declared state recognized only by Israel — now seeks to deepen its ties with Jerusalem beyond diplomacy.
Somaliland delegation visits Israel for first time, tours wastewater recycling plant
The visit was intended to present decision-makers in Somaliland with solutions developed in Israel to address water shortages and manage a complex water economy.
New dating of Jordan Valley site rewrites timeline of human migration from Africa - study
Researchers used three different methods to date the site, challenging the preexisting notion of the site being between 1.2 and 1.6 million years old.
At least 50 dead, women and children abducted in armed raid on Nigerian village
Armed men attacked Tungan Dutse village in Nigeria, killing at least 50 people and abducting women and children. The attack highlights ongoing insecurity in northern Nigeria.
Fossils of a new species of huge dinosaur Spinosaurus unearthed in Niger
Spinosaurus, the only known semiaquatic dinosaur predator, joins Tyrannosaurus, Giganotosaurus and Carcharodontosaurus among the largest meat-eating dinosaurs.
Nigerian troops repelled simultaneous assaults by Islamist terrorists on military bases in Borno
Borno, the epicenter of Nigeria's 17-year Islamist insurgency, has seen Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters intensify attacks on both troops and civilians.
