Southern Africa

From Zambia to Afghanistan, WFP warns El Niño’s extreme weather is causing a surge in hunger

Science
Dr. Sarah Adams

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Extreme weather attributed to the El Niño phenomenon is causing a surge in hunger in several ...

‘The grain I have is only enough for the next two months’

World
David Turner

The Africa hunger crisis, exacerbated by a climate change–amplified El Niño, is reaching a critical point. A recent Reuters report paints a ...

Tens of millions facing hunger and water shortages as extreme drought and floods sweep southern Africa

Science
Dr. Sarah Adams

More than 24 million people in southern Africa face hunger, malnutrition and water scarcity due to drought and floods, an aid group has ...

Former Tanzanian leader honoured by African Union statue

World
David Turner

Tanzania’s founding father Julius Nyerere has been honoured with a statue outside the African Union headquarters in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa. Nyerere ...

Ancient pots hold clues about how diverse diets helped herders thrive in southern Africa

Science
Dr. Sarah Adams

The introduction of herding – a way of life which centres on keeping herds of mobile domesticated animals – significantly changed Africa’s ...

Cricket Australia central contracts, multi-year contracts, Pat Cummins, Marnus Labuschagne, news, highlights, videos, news

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Sarah Wilson

Pat Cummins and Marnus Labuschagne have reportedly signed three-year Cricket Australia contracts amid the threat of worldwide T20 franchises poaching elite players. ...