South Africans vote in most competitive election since end of apartheid
More than 27 million South Africans are registered to vote at more than 23,000 polling stations.
Wed May 29 2024
Pope says Africans are 'special case' when it comes to LGBT blessings
Pope Francis said for Africans, "homosexuality is something 'bad' from a cultural point of view, they don't tolerate it".
Mon Jan 29 2024
South Africans call for UK to return diamonds set in crown jewels
The diamond, which weighs 530 carats, was discovered in South Africa in 1905 and presented to the British monarchy by the colonial govt.
Thu May 04 2023
South African cities scramble to keep the lights on
South Africans spend up to 10 hours daily without power.
Tue Feb 21 2023
When Africans asked for COVID shots, they didn't get them. Now they don't want them
Many African countries can't afford the vehicles, fuel, cool boxes and salaries needed for a national campaign.
Wed May 18 2022
Immigration uncovers prostitution ring involving six African students
They are Africans studying in private universities in the Klang Valley but are allegedly earning up to RM7,000 a month each working as prostitutes.
Fri Jan 07 2022
Why Africa is dominating literary prizes in 2021
Some of the world's biggest literary awards, including the Nobel, Booker and Goncourt, have gone to Africans this year.
Sun Nov 28 2021
South Africa warns of 'vaccine apartheid' if rich countries hog shots
Ramaphosa called on South Africans to support the waiver on the IP rights for vaccines as it should be "a global public good".
Mon May 10 2021
At least 300,000 Africans expected to die in pandemic: U.N. agency
The U.N. Economic Commission for Africa is calling for a $100 billion safety net for the continent.
Sat Apr 18 2020
Pandemic crisis may kill up to 3.3 mln Africans - UN body
Estimates show that between 300,000 and 3.3 million Africans could lose their lives due to coronavirus without adequate intervention measures.
Fri Apr 17 2020
Obesity studies employ virtual reality
About 1 percent of African Americans, West Africans and others of African ancestry carry a variant of the semaphorin-4D (SEMA4D) gene, which increases their obesity risk.
Wed Aug 16 2017
Google to give training to 1 million Africans to boost jobs
Google is scaling up its digital skills training programs to accommodate a million Africans in the next year, aiming to deal with high unemployment numbers on the continent.
Wed Apr 13 2016
South Africans keep Mandela's memory alive with tattoos
As South Africa prepares to commemorate the first anniversary of the statesman's death on December 5, tattoo studios in the country are reporting an ever-growing demand for Mandela-inspired tattoos.
Thu Dec 04 2014
Africans in New York complain of Ebola stigma
Members of the west African community in New York complained that their children were being bullied at school and businesses were losing money because of hysteria over Ebola.
Thu Oct 30 2014
World Cup: Algeria beat S. Korea 4-2, first tournament victory since 1982
It was the North Africans' first World Cup victory since their famous 1982 success against West Germany.
Sun Jun 22 2014
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024