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Dwyane Wade throws surprise 50th birthday party for wife Gabrielle Union in Africa

Tuesday, November 1 by ABC News

Dwyane Wade made sure wife Gabrielle Union's 50th birthday on Saturday was very special by throwing a surprise birthday party for her in Africa. The couple partied in the East African country of Tanzania and posted highlights of their celebration on Instagram. “I’m still... Read More.

Queen’s death prompts questions about Kohinoor, Great Star of Africa diamonds

Thursday, September 15 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Questions around rare diamonds that are centerpieces of the British crown jewels have emerged in the wake of Queen Elizabeth II's death. Two royal crowns and a scepter are adorned with some of the most famous diamonds in the world, obtained by the... Read More.

Russia-Ukraine live updates: First UN-chartered ship loaded with Ukrainian wheat set to depart for Africa

Monday, August 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin's "special military operation" into neighboring Ukraine began on Feb. 24, with Russian forces invading from Belarus, to the north, and Russia, to the east. Ukrainian troops have offered "stiff resistance," according to U.S. officials. The Russian military has... Read More.

Millions could die without ‘urgent’ funding as ‘catastrophic famine’ looms in East Africa, IRC says

Tuesday, July 19 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- The International Rescue Committee for the first time on Tuesday issued a "Crisis Alert" update to its annual "Emergency Watchlist" report, warning that millions of people across East Africa could die from "catastrophic famine" without "urgent" international funding and action. The global humanitarian... Read More.

Malnutrition, animal attacks on the rise as Horn of Africa experiences severe drought

Thursday, June 16 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- An estimated 185,000 children in eastern Ethiopia are suffering from severe malnutrition as the region experiences a “once-in-a-lifetime” drought, the charity Save the Children said on Thursday. UNICEF previously warned of an “explosion of child deaths” in the Horn of Africa without immediate... Read More.

Millions of lives at risk as famine stalks Horn of Africa

Thursday, May 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- In northern Kenya's drought-stricken Turkana County, a group of children carried sacks of palm fruit atop their heads as they walked across the parched earth back to their tiny village. They walk more than 20 miles to gather the small, bulbous fruit... Read More.

With species under threat, orphaned rhinos in South Africa have baby for first time

Tuesday, April 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Conservationists in South Africa are on a mission to save rhinos. The Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary in South Africa, which is the largest orphan rhino sanctuary in the world, is home to more than 100 orphaned rhinos. The center cares for... Read More.

Death toll in South Africa floods rises to 443, with thousands left homeless

Monday, April 18 by ABC News

(PRETORIA, South Africa) -- The South African National Defense Force has been called up to assist in the clean-up operations on the country’s flood-ravaged east coast. At least 443 people have died and 63 others are missing after the deadliest storm on record rained down... Read More.

“It’s different” — “Old school” ‘Survivor: Africa’ winner Ethan Zohn sounds off on current show

Wednesday, April 13 by ABC News

Tonight on CBS is another installment of the 42nd (!) season of Survivor. Way back in 2001, the winner of the third season, Survivor: Africa, was Ethan Zohn, and he's still watching the show, so ABC Audio wanted to get his perspective on the current iteration of the... Read More.

Toto’s smash album Toto IV, which features “Africa” and “Rosanna,” celebrates 40th anniversary today

Friday, April 8 by ABC News

Toto's landmark fourth studio album, the aptly titled Toto IV, was released 40 years ago today. The album yielded four top-40 singles, including the melodic rock band's two biggest hits, "Africa" and "

American nun kidnapped in West Africa, archdiocese of New Orleans says

Wednesday, April 6 by ABC News

(NEW ORLEANS) -- An American nun was abducted from a parish in Yalgo, Burkina Faso, where she has been stationed as a missionary since 2014, according to the archdiocese of New Orleans. The 83-year-old Sister Suellen Tennyson was abducted overnight on Monday and taken to... Read More.

Stampede at Africa Cup of Nations soccer game leaves eight dead, 38 injured

Tuesday, January 25 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- At least eight people died in a stampede outside a stadium hosting a game at Africa's top soccer tournament in Cameroon on Monday, officials said. The deadly crush occurred at the southern entrance of the Olembe Stadium in Cameroon's capital, Yaounde, as fans... Read More.

Stories tagged with: africa

Dwyane Wade throws surprise 50th birthday party for wife Gabrielle Union in Africa

Queen’s death prompts questions about Kohinoor, Great Star of Africa diamonds

Russia-Ukraine live updates: First UN-chartered ship loaded with Ukrainian wheat set to depart for Africa

Millions could die without ‘urgent’ funding as ‘catastrophic famine’ looms in East Africa, IRC says

Malnutrition, animal attacks on the rise as Horn of Africa experiences severe drought

Millions of lives at risk as famine stalks Horn of Africa

With species under threat, orphaned rhinos in South Africa have baby for first time

Death toll in South Africa floods rises to 443, with thousands left homeless

“It’s different” — “Old school” ‘Survivor: Africa’ winner Ethan Zohn sounds off on current show

Toto’s smash album Toto IV, which features “Africa” and “Rosanna,” celebrates 40th anniversary today

American nun kidnapped in West Africa, archdiocese of New Orleans says

Stampede at Africa Cup of Nations soccer game leaves eight dead, 38 injured

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