Rare set of elephant twins born in Kenya: 'Amazing odds!'A conservation group said they estimate the twins, first spotted by researchers, to be just a few days old.
South African Olympian gets parole 10 years after killing girlfriendOscar Pistorius was at the height of his fame and one of the world’s most admired athletes when he killed model Reeva Steenkamp.
Uganda head says used clothing imports from 'dead people,' wants banPreviously worn apparel imports fuel a vibrant resale market in a list of African countries, but textile makers say it stifles their ability to grow.
Libya seals off flooded city so searchers can look for 10,000 missingThe official death toll from the disaster has surpassed 11,000 people and officials fear that number will climb quickly in the coming days.
Libya death toll reportedly soars to 11,300 after devastating floodingLibyan officials put the death toll at 5,500 as of Thursday morning, but that number is likely to climb as nearly 10,000 people are still missing.
Thousands killed and 10,000 reported missing in Libya floodingOfficials say rescue teams are struggling to retrieve bodies after dams burst and floodwaters swept away neighborhoods in the city of Derna.
Powerful earthquake in Morocco kills more than 2,000 peopleAt least 2,059 people were injured, 1,404 in critical condition, following the magnitude-6.8 quake, the most severe to strike Morocco in 120 years.
More than 60 Senegalese migrants feared dead on voyage to SpainThe route from West Africa to Spain is one of the world's most dangerous, yet the number of migrants leaving from Senegal has surged in the past year.
Niger's ambassador to the US sees Wagner hand after coupNigerien Ambassador Kiari Liman-Tinguiri tells Scripps News Russia's Wagner Group stands to benefit from the coup attempt in Niger.
At least 300 migrants traveling from Senegal to Spain go missingThe Atlantic migration route is one of the deadliest in the world, with nearly 800 people dying or going missing in the first half of this year.
Airstrike in Sudanese city leaves at least 22 deadThe attack was one of the deadliest in the fighting in urban areas of the capital and elsewhere in Sudan.
Uganda president signs anti-gay law with death penalty in some casesWhile supported by many in the African nation, the law is widely condemned by others abroad.
Gunmen attack US convoy in southeast NigeriaAuthorities blamed the violence on a separatist group known as the Indigenous People of Biafra, which is leading a campaign to form a new country.
US conducts 1st evacuation of its citizens from Sudan warThere were no known U.S. government personnel on the ground in Sudan assisting the convoy.
Fitful start to new 3-day truce in Sudan; airlifts continueThe Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces have been fighting since conflict during negotiations for a civilian-led government broke down.
US supporting evacuations and coordinating new cease-fire in SudanThe U.S. is using more resources to secure evacuation routes in Sudan, but officials said there are still no plans to send military forces to assist.
| Haley Bull and Scripps News Staff
US diplomats attacked as unrest continues in SudanAmerican diplomats were fired on as fighting in Sudan continued after a militia claimed the country's presidential palace.
From trauma to joy: Cameroonian family reunites in ChicagoNgwa Augustine is a Cameroonian man in Wisconsin who escaped torture in his home country, trekked across Latin America and obtained U.S. asylum.
Marburg virus detected in second African countryMarburg virus outbreaks have been detected in Tanzania and Equatorial Guinea, but health officials say the risk to the U.S. remains low.
CDC warns travelers of emerging virus in AfricaLeading health agencies say the recently emerging Marburg virus can have an over 50% fatality rate.
Olympics star Oscar Pistorius could be released from prison this weekOlympic runner Oscar Pistorius will have a parole hearing on Friday to find out if he can get out of prison, 10 years after killing his girlfriend.
Vice President Harris touts US-African partnerships in 3-nation tourVice President Kamala Harris' week-long tour in Africa seeks to strengthen U.S. ties with key African nations as China and Russia also eye the region.
Google, others say Uganda anti-LGBTQ bill bad for businessIf signed into law, legislation prescribing the death penalty or life imprisonment for some homosexual offenses could hurt Uganda's economy.
Kamala Harris embarks on weeklong Africa tripAfter touching down in Ghana, Vice President Kamala Harris said she's excited about the future of Africa.
Rwanda says Rusesabagina of 'Hotel Rwanda' fame to be freedPaul Rusesabagina has asserted that his 2020 arrest was in response to his criticism of President Paul Kagame over alleged human rights abuses.
American aid worker freed after years held hostage in AfricaJeffery Woodke was freed after being held hostage for over six years in West Africa. A French journalist was also released.
Nearly 60 dead as cyclone slams southern AfricaThis marks the second time the cyclone, which has been causing destruction in southern Africa since late February, made landfall in mainland Africa.
Archaeologists find hidden corridor in Great Pyramid of GizaArchaeologists used new cosmic ray cosmic rays to spot a 30-foot-long tunnel inside the Great Pyramid of Giza.
Nigeria's Bola Tinubu declared winner of presidential voteBola Tinubu received 37% of the votes, or nearly 8.8 million, while main opposition candidate Atiku Abubakar won 29% with almost 7 million.
Jill Biden talks safe sex, condoms with Kenya's young adultsJill Biden has been highlighting U.S.-backed efforts to empower women and young adults during a five-day, two-country visit to Africa.
Official: Jihadis abduct at least 50 women in Burkina FasoJihadi violence linked to al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group has overrun Burkina Faso, killing thousands and displacing nearly 2 million people.
Sudan's Generals, Pro-Democracy Group Ink Deal To End CrisisSudan's coup leaders and the main pro-democracy group signed a deal Monday to establish a civilian-led transitional government.
Tanzania: Small Plane Crashes Into Lake Victoria, 19 DeadThe Precision Air plane encountered issues amid bad weather and plunged into the water.
Two Explosions Rock Somalia's Capital, Leaving "Scores" DeadThe attack occurred on a day when the president, prime minister and other senior officials were meeting to discuss combating violent extremism.
