Cracked It: How Ancient Ostrich Egg Beads Could Reveal The Secrets Of Stone-Age Trade In Africa
New study of unearthed beads reveals how different hunter-gatherer civilizations interacted with each other.
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Extrajudicial Killing Of Muslim Cleric After Kampala Bombings Sparks Fury In Uganda
The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council condemned the violent acts but asked security agencies to follow the law while making arrests.
Gynescope Remote Systems Deployed To Help African Women
Distribution deal will send 20,000 devices across the continent to help detect cervical cancer before it’s too late.
Rotten Job: Customs Officials Seize Decaying Bushmeat Smuggled In At Airport
Maggot infestation was so bad it forced the airport border control point to be destroyed.
Sub-Saharan Africa Forum Seeks To Engage Young People In Fight Against Extremism
Meetings in Burkina Faso highlight the role of youth in stemming terrorism.
VIDEO: Mysterious Footprints Belong To Human Ancestor, Not A Bear, Study Says
Researchers found that the prehistoric footprints do not resemble those of a bear, but were made by an unknown hominin.
Family Tree: Ancient Human Relative Walked Like A Man And Climbed Like An Ape
Fossils remains of ancient backbones reveal how our ancestors moved, says study.
VIDEO: Ship Hooray: Chopper Squad Rescue Team Saves Sailor From Heart Attack
Cargo ship was 500 nautical miles from land when crew dropped onto the deck to assist mariner.
Too Big To Succeed: Some Conservation Areas In Africa Are Too Large To Protect
Despite inhabiting an area the size of the U.K., Africa’s signature large animals are declining in wildlife preserves.