Tag: africa
Devastating drought sparks widespread starvation in Somalia l ABCNL
ABC News’ Matt Gutman reports from Somalia as the nation stands on the brink of famine with drought caused by climate change leaving millions starving….
US secretary of state arrives in Africa amid international tensions
Antony Blinken is expected to play the role of mediator between Congo, Rwanda and Uganda on border violence. #abcnews #antonyblinken #Africa source
Rare pink diamond is largest such gemstone found in 300 years l ABC News
A 170-carat pink diamond has been discovered in Angola and is claimed to be the largest such gemstone found in 300 years. #ABCNews #Diamond #Angola…
Rhino relocation effort seeks to save threatened species l ABCNL
ABC News’ Lama Hasan reports on a unique program by the Peace Parks Foundation in southern Africa relocating rhinos to a sanctuary in Mozambique to…
Mystery remains after 21 teens found dead at South African nightclub l ABC News
The causes of death have not yet been released, according to authorities. #ABCNews #SouthAfrica source
Award-winning chef talks about ‘dream’ new cookbook l ABCNL
ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Kwame Onwuachi about his cookbook, “My America: Recipes from a Young Black Chef†and how the diverse dishes of…
At least 22 found dead in South African tavern
The dead were between 18 and 20 years old, according to the South African Police Service. source
The symptoms, treatment for monkeypox l ABC News
The extremely rare disease is slowly making its way around the world; here’s what to look out for. #ABCNews #Monkeypox #Symptoms #Outbreak source
Global climate crisis brings famine to Africa | WNT
Nonprofit group Save the Children reports that nearly 15 million people across Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia are already on the verge of starvation, half of…
Baby rhinos give hope to saving endangered species | Nightline
As conservationists race to protect endangered rhinos, a group in South Africa has found hope through miracle baby calves born in the world’s largest private…
Orphaned rhinos in South Africa under threat
Over the past decade, rhino numbers have decreased dramatically in South Africa due to poaching. Some nature conservatories are on a mission to save the…
Prince Harry, South Africa flooding and Ukraine: World in Photos, April 19
A look at the top photos from around the globe. source
Floods kill more than 400 in South Africa I GMA
The desperate search for survivors continues nearly a week after historic rains in South Africa’s Durban and KwaZulu-Natal province left at least 443 people dead…
Hundreds dead after South Africa floods
Rescuers are searching for bodies after deadly floods and mudslides hit South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province, killing at least 448 people. #ABCNews #SouthAfrica #KwaZuluNatal source
South Africa floods leave hundreds dead, dozens missing | ABCNL
ABC News’ Maggi Rulli reports on the damage and destruction after two weeks of historic rain in South Africa that has left hundreds dead and…
Catastrophic flooding in South Africa kills nearly 450 l WNT
The South African National Defense Force deployed 10,000 troops to lead the massive recovery effort in the area surrounding the city of Durban. Some 40,000…
2 women help minorities leave Ukraine
Over 2 million people have fled Ukraine, but there are reports of minorities having a harder time leaving as the war intensifies. #ABCNews #Ukraine #Russia…
WATCH: African Elephant Charging Supply Truck, Crushing Front End
Dashcam video from Hoedspruit, South Africa, shows a protective elephant smashing the truck backwards, away from the herd. A second camera caught the driver’s shocked…
At least 20 people killed in Madagascar by tropical cyclone Batsirai
The storm has displaced nearly 70,000 people, according to officials. #ABCNews #Madagascar #TropicalCycloneBatsirai source
A moment of silence, Magh Mela and the Africa Cup: World in Photos, Feb. 8
A look at the top photos from around the globe. source
