Africa

South Africa’s Ambassador Nkosinathi Emmanuel Mthethwa Found Dead Outside Hyatt Regency Hotel in Paris

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Nkosinathi Emmanuel Mthethwa

In a shocking development that has reverberated through diplomatic circles and South African politics, Nkosinathi Emmanuel Mthethwa, South Africa’s ambassador to France, was discovered deceased outside the Hyatt Regency Paris Étoile hotel on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. The 58-year-old diplomat’s body was found in the hotel’s interior courtyard, prompting an immediate investigation by French authorities. … Read more

Elephant Attacks Tourists, Holds Woman Underwater to Protect Calves in Botswana’s Okavango Delta: Watch

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Okavango Delta

In a harrowing incident that underscores the raw power of wildlife in one of Africa’s most pristine ecosystems, a bull elephant charged a group of tourists on a safari canoe tour in Botswana’s Okavango Delta, flipping their vessels and briefly trapping one woman underwater. The attack, which occurred on Saturday, September 27, 2025, was triggered … Read more

Prominent Egyptian Activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah Released from Prison After Presidential Pardon

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Alaa Abd El-Fattah

In a momentous development for human rights advocates worldwide, Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah walked free from prison on September 23, 2025, following a presidential pardon issued by President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. Abd El-Fattah, a symbol of resistance against authoritarianism, had endured nearly 12 years of intermittent detention over the past decade, much of it … Read more

Horrifying! Nearly 100 Buffaloes Die Drowning in Chobe River After Stampede Triggered by Lions

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Chobe River

In the pre-dawn hush of Namibia’s remote eastern frontier, a scene of raw, untamed terror unfolded that has left wildlife experts and conservationists reeling. On September 23, 2025, at approximately 5:00 a.m. local time, a massive herd of Cape buffaloes—estimated at over 100 strong—met a watery grave in the churning depths of the Chobe River. … Read more

3,000-Year-Old Pharaoh Amenemope’s Gold Bracelet Stolen from Egyptian Museum

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Pharaoh Amenemope

In a shocking revelation that has sent ripples through the global archaeological community, a priceless 3,000-year-old gold bracelet belonging to Pharaoh Amenemope has been confirmed stolen from Cairo’s iconic Egyptian Museum. The artifact, a delicate band of gold adorned with spherical lapis lazuli beads, vanished from the museum’s restoration laboratory on September 9, 2025. What … Read more

South Africa’s Constitutional Court Rules Husbands Can Take Wives’ Surnames

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Husbands Can Take Wives' Surnames

In a groundbreaking decision that underscores South Africa’s commitment to gender equality, the Constitutional Court has ruled that Husbands Can Take Wives’ Surnames upon marriage. Delivered on September 11, 2025, in Bloemfontein, this landmark judgment strikes down provisions in the Births and Deaths Registration Act of 1992 that previously barred men from making such changes. … Read more

Naomie Pilula Slams Netizens for Criticizing Her Big Nose

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Naomie Pilula

In an era where social media amplifies both praise and criticism, Naomie Pilula, a 37-year-old Zambian lawyer, has emerged as a powerful voice for self-love and resilience. In June 2025, Pilula posted a cheerful selfie on Instagram, captioned with enthusiasm about her natural hair and radiant skin. What began as a simple expression of joy … Read more

Mystery of World’s First Known Pandemic ‘Plague of Justinian’ Solved

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Plague of Justinian

In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers have unraveled the enigma surrounding the Plague of Justinian, the world’s first recorded pandemic that ravaged the Byzantine Empire in the 6th century. This catastrophic event, which struck between 541 and 549 CE, decimated populations across Europe, Asia, and Africa, leaving a lasting mark on history. For centuries, historians and … Read more

Cringe! Spanish Tourist Pours Beer Down Elephant’s Trunk at Ol Jogi Conservancy in Kenya

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Ol Jogi Conservancy

In a shocking display of reckless behavior, a Spanish tourist has sparked widespread outrage after a video surfaced showing him pouring beer down an elephant’s trunk at the Ol Jogi Conservancy in Laikipia County, Kenya. The incident, which occurred last year but recently gained attention after being posted on social media, has ignited a firestorm … Read more

Three Women in Gambia Charged in Death of Infant After Female Genital Mutilation

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Female Genital Mutilation

The death of a one-month-old girl in Gambia has drawn international attention to the ongoing issue of female genital mutilation (FGM) in the country. Authorities have charged three women in connection with the infant’s death, marking a pivotal moment in the fight against a practice that has persisted despite legal bans and widespread condemnation. The … Read more