Africa

Study shows early humans adapted to Africa’s diverse environments before migrating abroad

Researchers analyzed over a hundred archaeological sites and environmental data to understand how early humans adapted to varied habitats.

 Study reveals early humans adapted to diverse African environments before migrating out of continent.
 rs are surrounded by snow during a severe cold front in Barkly East, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa, June 11, 2025

South African school bus swept away by floods, eight bodies recovered

 People react during a protest following Albert Ojwang's death in police custody at the Central Police Station, in Nairobi, Kenya, June 9, 2025

Kenya's president says blogger died 'at the hands of the police'

 WHO maintains mpox global health emergency amid rising cases in Africa. Illustration.

WHO maintains mpox global health emergency amid rising cases in Africa


A changing North Africa celebrates Eid al-Adha

With Morocco facing economic and environmental strain, King Mohammed VI has called for a pause on animal sacrifice, prompting families to adapt their traditional Eid al-Adha celebrations

 A young man dressed as a sheep as part of a traditional Eid al-Adha practice in the High Atlas, June 5, 2025.

Mother convicted for trafficking 6-year-old daughter to traditional healer for 'eyes and skin'

The courts heard from witnesses that Kelly Smith sold Joshlin Smith for her "eyes and skin" to a traditional healer.

Joshlin Smith's mother, Kelly, and co-accused sit during court trial in Saldanha Bay, South Africa, May 2, 2025

Zimbabwe wildlife habitat to cull at least 50 elephants due to overcrowding

Meat from the cull will be distributed to local people to eat, while the ivory from the killed animals will be handed over to the parks authority.

 A group of elephants walk near a solar panel at a watering hole inside Hwange National Park, in Zimbabwe, October 23, 2019

Hundreds of west African migrants returned from Tunisia through IOM program

The returns took place on Tuesday and Thursday, involving 146 people from Gambia, 167 from Guinea, and another 66 from Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Sierra Leone.

 Sub-Saharan African migrants gather in a field where they live, in Jebiniana, Tunisia September 4, 2023.

Missing Africa’s innovation moment? Geopolitical shifts could push Israel away - opinion

As global innovation hubs shift and new markets emerge, Sub-Saharan Africa is becoming a critical arena of opportunity.

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu and then-Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta deliver joint statements in Jerusalem in 2016. Israel’s trade with Kenya, one of Africa’s most vibrant economies, totals only tens of millions of dollars, says the writer.

Haim Taib: 'There’s never been a better time to invest in Africa'

Haim Taib, African financial leaders share Lobito Corridor vision and momentum to scale US-Africa ties

 HAIM TAIB, Founder and President, Menomadin and Mitrelli Groups (C), Muyangwa Muyangwa, Director General of Zambia’s National Pension Scheme Authority (R) and Dr. Armando Manuel, Chairman of Angola’s Sovereign (L).

African union welcomes appointment of Sudan’s new prime minister as step toward civilian rule

The African Union views the premiership as a vital step toward restoring democracy and peace after military rule.

 People celebrate after reaching the presidential palace, protesting against military rule following last month's coup in Khartoum, Sudan December 19, 2021.

Haim Taib at 'Post' conference: 'Our mission must now reach further - toward Africa'

The founder and President of the Mitrelli Group and the Menomadin Foundation, said Israel’s mission of delivering agriculture, clean energy, medicine, digital health, & water must extend to Africa

Haim Taib, Founder and President, Menomadin and Mitrelli Groups

Investing in Africa’s next chapter - opinion

A historic opportunity for global growth

 Haim Taib

South Africa’s chief rabbi rejects refugee program for Afrikaners

A vocal critic of the South African government, Goldstein backed Trump’s opposition to South Africa for its cooperation with Iran and its new land expropriation law.

 Rabbi Warren Goldstein

Haim Taib on Israel-Africa relations, global stability, meaningful impact

Haim Taib reflects on 34 years of transformative impact across Africa, championing development, collaboration, and Israel’s growing role on the continent.

 Haim Taib with children at the Fundacao Arte e Cultura Community center in Angola.