The Zimbabwean expert based in Botswana heads the laboratory that sequenced the omicron variant of the coronavirus. A leading figure in the fight against HIV, he argues that Africa should aim to produce its own vaccines to end dependency
Pachyderm populations have been reduced by up to 90% except in the southernmost part of the continent
The measure is also aimed at reducing the risk of potentially dangerous encounters between humans and animals, which approach inhabited areas in search of grazing and water
The mineral is the Hichilema government’s ticket to pay the foreign debt, but financing the exploitation requires a substantial investment
The discovery in Zambia suggests that structural use of wood emerged much earlier than previously thought
A racist incident in Malawi highlights Africa’s friction with its Asian community
The new African Space Agency aims to defend the interests of the continent and promote the deployment of satellites applied to the climate crisis, security and telecommunications
Macron invites dozens of world leaders to redefine financial architecture and release funds for low-income countries at risk due to environmental crisis
A recent study has shown that the development of communication in chimpanzees is similar to that of children
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have both agreed to separately host the delegation of presidents from South Africa, Senegal, Egypt, Republic of Congo, Uganda and Zambia
The funding will focus on initiatives that support free and independent media, combat corruption, bolster human rights, advance technology that improves democracy, and support free and fair elections
Harris is the most high-profile member of President Joe Biden’s administration to visit Africa as the U.S. escalates its outreach to the continent
