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Today: February 23, 2026
Today: February 23, 2026

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Africa|Environment|Science|World

These shy, scaly anteaters are the most trafficked mammals in the world

Conservationists are raising the plight of the pangolin, a scaly anteater found in parts of Africa and Asia that is the most trafficked mammal in the world

These shy, scaly anteaters are the most trafficked mammals in the world
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Intelligence report says 1,000 Kenyans were recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine

A new Kenyan intelligence report says 1,000 Kenyans have been recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine

Intelligence report says 1,000 Kenyans were recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine
Africa|Crime|Education|Europe|World

A beloved teacher in Morocco unmasked: Frenchman investigated over abuse of 89 boys

A Frenchman who seemed like a beloved teacher in Morocco now faces accusations of decades of abuse

A beloved teacher in Morocco unmasked: Frenchman investigated over abuse of 89 boys
Africa|Business|Education|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Political|US|World

Norman C. Francis, civil rights champion and recipient of Presidential Medal of Freedom, dies at 94

Norman C

Norman C. Francis, civil rights champion and recipient of Presidential Medal of Freedom, dies at 94
Africa|Political|World

Gabon suspends access to social media as critics accuse its leader of crackdown on dissent

Gabon has suspended access to social media and digital platforms throughout the central African nation until further notice as critics accuse the country’s leader of crackdown on dissent

Gabon suspends access to social media as critics accuse its leader of crackdown on dissent
Africa|Crime|Political|World

More third-country nationals have been deported by the US to Cameroon, lawyers tell AP

Lawyers say a new group of third-country nationals has been deported by the United States to Cameroon

More third-country nationals have been deported by the US to Cameroon, lawyers tell AP
Africa|Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Nigerian rock artist wants people to pause and feel loved in the hustle and bustle of Lagos

In Nigeria's capital, a rock musician is taking to the streets with roses and a guitar to remind people to slow down and feel the love ahead of Valentine's Day

Nigerian rock artist wants people to pause and feel loved in the hustle and bustle of Lagos
Africa|Americas|Asia|Australia|Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Finance|Health|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

A timeline of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minnesota

The Trump administration is ending Operation Metro Surge, a sweeping immigration crackdown in Minnesota that sparked weeks of protests and left two U.S. citizens dead

A timeline of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minnesota
Africa|Environment|World

Cyclone Gezani destroys 18,000 homes and causes at least 36 deaths in Madagascar

Authorities say Cyclone Gezani killed at least 36 people, injured more than 370 and destroyed almost 18,000 homes across Madagascar

Cyclone Gezani destroys 18,000 homes and causes at least 36 deaths in Madagascar
Africa|Environment|World

Death toll rises to 31 after Tropical Cyclone Gezani hits Madagascar and crushes houses

Authorities in Madagascar say at least 31 people have died after Tropical Cyclone Gezani hit the large Indian Ocean island

Death toll rises to 31 after Tropical Cyclone Gezani hits Madagascar and crushes houses
Africa|Arts|Entertainment|Europe|World

In 'My Father's Shadow,' family memory and Nigerian history are resurrected

The British Nigerian director Akinola Davies Jr. and his brother Wale were both toddlers when their father died

In 'My Father's Shadow,' family memory and Nigerian history are resurrected
Africa|Crime|Europe|World

Babies are among 53 dead or missing after a migrant boat sinks off Libya, UN says

The U.N. migration agency says a shipwreck off Libya's coast has left at least 53 Europe-bound migrants dead or missing

Babies are among 53 dead or missing after a migrant boat sinks off Libya, UN says
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Drone attack by paramilitary group in Sudan kills 24, including 8 children, doctors' group says

A drone attack by the Rapid Support Forces has hit a vehicle carrying displaced families in central Sudan, killing at least 24 people, including eight children

Drone attack by paramilitary group in Sudan kills 24, including 8 children, doctors' group says
Africa|Crime|World

In a Nigerian village, extremists issued a call to prayer and then slaughtered those who turned up

In the Nigerian villages of Woro and Nuku, attackers arrived on motorbikes, going door to door, shooting and setting homes ablaze

In a Nigerian village, extremists issued a call to prayer and then slaughtered those who turned up
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Nigeria sets up new military operation after deadly attack, while abducted Christians return home

The Nigerian government has launched a military operation against Islamic militants after more than 160 people were killed in Muslim-majority villages

Nigeria sets up new military operation after deadly attack, while abducted Christians return home
Africa|Environment|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Famine is threatening more of war-torn Sudan’s Darfur region as an attack in the south kills 22

A global hunger monitoring group says that famine is threatening more areas in war-torn Sudan’s western Darfur region, where acute malnutrition has been registered in two more towns there

Famine is threatening more of war-torn Sudan’s Darfur region as an attack in the south kills 22
Africa|Business|Economy|Food|Lifestyle|Travel|World

From scarcity to pride: How one country rebuilt its food culture after decades of war

From scarcity to pride: How one country rebuilt its food culture after decades of war

From scarcity to pride: How one country rebuilt its food culture after decades of war
Africa|Crime|World

Islamic militants kill at least 162 people in attacks on 2 villages in Nigeria, lawmaker says

Armed extremists have killed over 162 people in attacks on two villages in Kwara state, western Nigeria, a lawmaker said

Islamic militants kill at least 162 people in attacks on 2 villages in Nigeria, lawmaker says
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Son of Libya’s late dictator Gadhafi shot dead by gunmen, political team says

Son of Libya’s late dictator Gadhafi shot dead by gunmen, political team says

Son of Libya’s late dictator Gadhafi shot dead by gunmen, political team says
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Kenya unveils tax breaks for EV parts and charging stations to speed up shift to electrics

Kenya is rolling out tax breaks to encourage use of electric vehicles

Kenya unveils tax breaks for EV parts and charging stations to speed up shift to electrics
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Son of late dictator Gadhafi is killed in Libya

Libyan officials say that Seif al-Islam Gadhafi, the son and one-time heir apparent of Libya’s late dictator Moammar Gadhafi, has been killed in the northern African country

Son of late dictator Gadhafi is killed in Libya
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Families mourn those killed in a Congo mine landslide as some survivors prepare to return

A landslide last week killed at least 200 people in eastern Congo at a rebel-controlled coltan mine and families of the deceased are mourning their lost loved ones

Families mourn those killed in a Congo mine landslide as some survivors prepare to return
Africa|Health|Political|World

Aid agencies in South Sudan decry restricted access as government and opposition troops fight

Humanitarian organizations in South Sudan say restricted access to the conflict-hit eastern state of Jonglei has left thousands of people in need of lifesaving medical care and food assistance at risk

Aid agencies in South Sudan decry restricted access as government and opposition troops fight
Africa|Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|World

Fela Kuti’s Grammy lifetime achievement award is a major win for African music

Fela Kuti has become the first African to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy at the Grammys Special Merit Awards

Fela Kuti’s Grammy lifetime achievement award is a major win for African music