August 2, 2022 Vanilla is anything but ordinary: Here are 5 unexpected products that contain this spice Vanilla is a euphemism for plain, bland or ordinary. But vanilla is one of the world's most exotic spices, along with one of the most expensive and most coveted food commodities.
July 28, 2022 Wealthy dentist in love triangle denies killing his wife on African safari trip A successful dentist accused of murdering his wife so he could be with his mistress testified Wednesday that 2016 fatal gunshot injury on a hunting trip to Zambia was an accident.
July 27, 2022 Largest pink diamond in 300 years discovered in Angola A large pink diamond, believed to be the largest pink diamond found in 300 years, was discovered at a mine in Angola on Wednesday.
July 27, 2022 Russia and US jockey for support across Africa Putin is trying to increase Russia's influence in Africa as the war in Ukraine takes its toll on the the world food supply chain. The US and allies are pushing back against Russia's efforts.
July 26, 2022 At least 5 killed as anti-UN protests flare in east Congo An estimated 5 people were killed and 50 wounded after a second day of anti-United Nations protests in the Democratic Republic of Congo city of Goma.
July 26, 2022 Liberia celebrates founding, independence amid struggles with poverty and corruption Liberia is celebrating the anniversaries of its founding and independence from the United States this year as much as the country struggles with extreme poverty.
July 25, 2022 Olympic legend Michael Johnson 'accused of racism' for questioning times at world championships Michael Johnson, a former U.S. track and field star, tweeted Sunday he was "accused of racism" following his critiques of the 100-meter hurdles times.
July 19, 2022 Africa: the new ground zero for jihadi terror groups, experts say Experts warn that Africa has become the latest hotspot for jihadi terror groups. The continent has become a battleground for a variety of ISIS and al-Qaeda-inspired terrorist groups.
July 18, 2022 'Where the Crawdads Sing' author Delia Owens wanted for questioning in murder Zambian authorities want to question Delia Owens, author of best-selling novel-turned-movie “Where the Crawdads Sing” about a deadly shooting that became a nationally televised snuff film.
July 14, 2022 2 Congo men plead guilty to illegally shipping ivory, rhino horns, and pangolin scales Two men from Congo have pleaded guilty for running an illegal smuggling ring which brought in ivory, pangolin scales, and rhinoceros horns.