Cardinal Peter Turkson currently serves as chancellor for two pontifical academies, that of sciences and social sciences.

Anthrax is a bacterial infection that primarily affects animals, but can infect humans through contact with contaminated ...

The South African armed forces said Thursday they had begun withdrawing their peacekeeping troops from rebel-controlled eastern Congo.

Scientists say East Africa is slowly splitting along a tectonic rift, potentially forming a new ocean over millions of years.

The news is in! Cape Town, South Africa, has been officially selected to host WorldPride 2028, marking the first time this ...

The World Bank has appointed Ndiamé Diop as the new Vice President for Eastern and Southern Africa, effective today. In line with the World Bank's efforts to be closer to clients and enhance service ...

The Cheetah is a large and powerful feline that was once found throughout Africa and Asia and even in parts of Europe. Today however, it is found in only a few remote regions of its once vast natural ...

What if we stopped thinking of young people as just “the future” and started listening to what they’re saying right now? That question came up more than once as we spoke with young people at the ...

We're watching for early signals ahead of hurricane season to know how much activity is expected this year. Here's how water ...

From a hot dog vendor in the United States to a girl selling vegetables in the Democratic Republic of Congo to a woman running a tea stall in Bangladesh, street vendors are an integral part of the ...

LONDON — Lord's will host the final of the Women's T20 World Cup in 2026. Other venues for the expanded 12-team competition ...

Secretary of State Rubio has unveiled a serious reform plan for the Department, but it needs close attention from Congress and some reform itself.