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The Tsavo man-eaters terrorized railroad workers in British East Africa in the 19th century, but their tastes went well beyond human flesh. ​The Tsavo man-eaters terrorized railroad workers in British East Africa in the 19th century, but their tastes went well beyond human flesh. Read More

The killings of 18 members of one family assembled for a gathering last month are among an increasing number of mass shootings in South Africa. ​The killings of 18 members of one family assembled for a gathering last month are among an increasing number of mass shootings in South Africa. Read More

She became a literary star in Senegal with novels that addressed women’s issues as the country, newly free from French colonial rule, was discovering its identity. ​She became a literary star in Senegal with novels that addressed women’s issues as the country, newly free from French colonial rule, was discovering its identity. Read More

Supplies of a highly nutritious treatment are running out, according to UNICEF. ​Supplies of a highly nutritious treatment are running out, according to UNICEF. Read More

Scientists fighting the spread of infectious diseases on the continent have been targeted online by pro-Russian activists, part of an effort to spread fear and mistrust of the West. ​Scientists fighting the spread of infectious diseases on the continent have been targeted online by pro-Russian activists, part of an effort to spread fear and mistrust

More than 160 people died when an overturned fuel tanker in northern Nigeria exploded. Witnesses and relatives of victims said poverty had driven most to try to collect the spilled gas. ​More than 160 people died when an overturned fuel tanker in northern Nigeria exploded. Witnesses and relatives of victims said poverty had driven most

Residents of a nearby town went to scoop up gasoline that had spilled from an overturned tanker, but then it exploded, setting off an inferno. Several similar disasters have taken place in recent years. ​Residents of a nearby town went to scoop up gasoline that had spilled from an overturned tanker, but then it exploded,

It’s the first impeachment under the country’s new Constitution, but some are now calling for a similar move against President William Ruto. ​It’s the first impeachment under the country’s new Constitution, but some are now calling for a similar move against President William Ruto. Read More

The Sani family in northern Nigeria has six children, more than the parents can afford but fewer than their own parents had. Birthrates, and the decisions couples make about family size, are changing across Africa. ​The Sani family in northern Nigeria has six children, more than the parents can afford but fewer than their own

Leading supporters of the top opposition presidential candidate, Venâncio Mondlane, were fatally shot in their car following an election marred by allegations of fraud. ​Leading supporters of the top opposition presidential candidate, Venâncio Mondlane, were fatally shot in their car following an election marred by allegations of fraud. Read More