An analysis of thousands of skulls shows modern humans originated from a single point in Africa and finally lays to rest the idea of multiple origins. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

When President Bush came to power in 2001, the US spent $1.4bn a year on humanitarian and development aid in Africa. By 2006, the figure had quadrupled to $5.6bn a year. And it is likely to get bigger. The centrepiece of Mr Bush's aid to Africa is the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (Pepfar), a five-year, $15bn Aids prevention and treatment program. His most recent budget proposes doubl... read full post picked by 2manyusernames 8 months ago

A stove that uses acoustic technology to cook and cool, and generates its own electricity, is being designed for developing communities in Africa and Asia. picked by DrNothing 1 year ago

HIV virus that causes AIDS presumably came into United States from Haiti somewhere around 1969, which is, in fact, a decade earlier than the majority of scientists believed. picked by maxriter 12 months ago

Photograph collection shows the beauty of Africa. picked by misswinkle 1 year ago

A combination of lax gov't standards (epitomized by a Health minister who thinks garlic kills HIV) and a superstitious, poorly educated population have hamstrung efforts to control the spread of AIDS in Africa and led to scammers selling homemade "immune boosters" in old Coke bottles. picked by VooDooPeacock 1 year ago

Hungry for oil and minerals, India and China have become Africa's new colonialists, exploiting the world's poorest continent in the same way as its old European masters, billionaire financier George Soros said on Tuesday. ... while the (old) colonial powers are recognising past mistakes and arguing for more accountability and democracy.There's even an argument here for more investment in African ... read full post picked by rambler 8 months ago

Woman in NYC jailed for having dismembered monkey parts shipped to her from Africa for "soul food". picked by Rowangrey 11 months ago

US talk show queen Oprah Winfrey has opened a $US40 million school for disadvantaged South African girls picked by LatueOfStiberty 2 years ago

The South African government has said it will allow elephants to be culled for the first time in 13 years. picked by topofall 8 months ago

Discrimination against albinos is a serious problem throughout sub-Saharan Africa, but recently in Tanzania it has taken a wicked twist. Not only do they face discrimination, but their body parts are in demand for magic potions. People will cut off an Albinos limbs or other body parts and sell them to witch doctors. picked by 2manyusernames 4 months ago

Germany's development minister said Friday the Group of Eight member states had agreed on a program worth more than $60 billion to combat the spread of HIV/AIDs in Africa. picked by punthe 1 year ago

That's Africa, and it's in desperate need of our help. Luckily, a few enlightened megastars from America and Europe have come to save it.Curiously, not all the natives are grateful. picked by sholom22 1 year ago

It appears humans from Africa travelled all around the Indian and Pacific Oceans, driven by environmental pressures. picked by rambler 1 year ago

"...Then, they tie leather straps on their hands, and armed with a small fire, they crawl in the python lair.
A few meters into the "tunnel" they find the python sitting on his eggs, and usually the snake starts..." picked by kensai 2 years ago

Great pics two french wildlife photographers have taken of their daughter and various animals over the years. picked by gnikgnok 12 months ago

In an earlier article (January 2004, link provided 4 months ago: this issue was also mentioned.

Here's an update, illustrating how values (and opinions of "beauty") can vary across the world. picked by rambler 1 year ago

The moringa’s leaves and seedpods deliver extraordinary nutrition, advocates say, but aid groups await a formal study. picked by suebe 3 weeks ago

American film maker Randall Nickerson is currently visiting southern Africa to make a documentary that follows up an incident that happened at the Ariel School in Ruwa, Zimbabwe, in 1994, when 62 children aged between eight and 12 reported seeing a UFO and “strange beings” during their morning break. picked by deEPCHill 6 months ago

HE may be renowned as The Crocodile Hunter but Steve Irwin's legacy is set to live on among the gorillas of Africa. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago