The largest (left) and the smallest (right) skulls of Homo naledi found in the Rising Star cave system in South Africa. All specimens of H. naledi have been shown to be female. All known skeletons of the ancient human relative Homo naledi discovered in a South African cave system appear to be female, according to […]
The First World War saw millions of soldiers fight across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, but few service records are as remarkable as that of Jackie, a chacma baboon from South Africa. Far from being a simple regimental mascot, Jackie wore a military uniform, marched with troops, stood guard in the trenches and survived […]
The food that is in the mouth is not yet in the belly Africa has a rich collection of old sayings belonging to different countries and their stories present a slice of their culture. Among many well-known food proverbs, this stands out as it warns us against premature celebration using the simplest metaphor. The food […]
Aliko Dangote’s business expansion into East Africa, now linked to proposed pipeline corridors through Ethiopia and Djibouti, is often discussed in terms of scale and strategy. But the deeper story behind these moves stretches far beyond recent headlines. It is tied to a long, uneven journey that began in a wealthy trading family, moved through […]
For a city that stood at the heart of an ancient African empire, Napata has long carried an unusual silence around it. Ruins remain scattered beneath the shadow of sandstone cliffs in modern-day Sudan, and the Nile still bends through the same dry landscape it crossed thousands of years ago. Yet archaeologists have spent decades […]
What began as a bizarre symbol of excess in a drug lord’s private zoo has turned into one of South America’s most unusual environmental crises. Deep in Colombia’s river systems, hundreds of hippos, descendants of animals once imported illegally by Pablo Escobar, now roam freely, far from their native Africa. Their numbers have surged over […]
Knysna Water Crisis (Image source: Wikipedia) People all over South Africa and even outside of it know about Knysna’s peaceful lagoon, lush forests, and beautiful coastline along the famous Garden Route. Every year, thousands of people come to the town to enjoy its beaches, wildlife, and laid-back way of life. Tourism is the main source […]
Viral posts claimed IShowSpeed was assaulted and robbed in Lagos during his Africa tour. A fact check found no evidence supporting the claim. Full livestream footage shows no attack, while edited images and AI-generated summaries fueled misinformation. Speed continued engaging with fans and praised Africa’s energy throughout his trip. Some rumours spread faster than the […]
The morning did not arrive quietly in Oujda. For the first time in nearly 25 years, snowfall was observed in the central area of the city, located in the northeastern region of Morocco, on January 7, 2026. Approximately two centimetres of snow settled across the downtown streets, while the adjacent villages experienced significantly more snowfall. […]
IShowSpeed has gone viral yet again as a result of his current Africa tour, this time for completing a strength challenge that left his fans aglow with his talent. In a video that surfaced on his IRL live stream on social media, the online gamer could be seen using his body strength to drag a […]
