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Africa Poachers Killed Over 100,000 Elephants in a Two-Year Span

Aug 18, 2014 06:02 PM EDT

New information has been published Monday that describes an estimate of over 100,000 elephants being killed by poachers all across Africa from 2010 to 2012.

Harvard Professor on Preventing Ebola: Africa Needs to Improve Infrastructure

Ren Benavidez |

Aug 15, 2014 01:00 PM EDT

Africa needs to improve its infrastructure along with its public health policies in order to prevent Ebola outbreaks in the future, a Harvard professor said.

EU To Discuss Arms Shipment To Iraqi Kurds

Bianca Ortega |

Aug 15, 2014 06:12 AM EDT

European Union ministers held a meeting in Brussels today to discuss the shipment of arms to Iraqi Kurds who are fighting Islamic State forces to put a stop to the killing of besieged civilians in Iraq.

Would-be immigrants gather in the courtyard of a temporary immigrant holding center after crossing the border from Morocco to Spain's North African enclave of Melilla March 18, 2014.

Hundreds Of African Migrants Attempt To Enter Spain By Boat

Jin Tuliao |

Aug 12, 2014 10:00 AM EDT

Spanish authorities save hundreds of African migrants traveling in boats trying to enter the territory of Spain.

Hong Kong Negative For Ebola, China Sends Aid to West Africa

David Perry |

Aug 11, 2014 02:23 PM EDT

A Hong Kong native returning from Nigeria has tested negative for the lethal Ebola virus, easing fears the pathogen is poised for a world-wide strike.

A scientist isolating any Ebola RNA from blood plasma.

US Denies Use of Experimental Drugs on West African Patients, Ethics Questions Raised

Ren Benavidez |

Aug 08, 2014 08:26 AM EDT

Nigerian health officers announced on Thursday that West African Ebola patients will not be able to use the experimental drug used on Americans.

Obama Hailed “A New and Emerging Africa” During the Summit

Princess Carreon |

Aug 07, 2014 12:00 PM EDT

U.S. President Barack Obama praised a better and emerging Africa with 40 African leaders on the last day of a summit held at Washington DC.

Ebola Virus Reaches Nigeria, Suspected Ebola Victim Dies In Saudi Arabia

Ren Benavidez |

Aug 07, 2014 10:43 AM EDT

African authorities revealed on Wednesday that a Nigerian nurse is dead after contracting the Ebola virus.

Obama Says Africa’s Economic Growth Opens Investment Opportunity For U.S.

Bianca Ortega |

Aug 06, 2014 05:49 AM EDT

As the U.S. aims to change its focus in Africa from aid to trade, President Barack Obama said the growth of the African economy gives his country new opportunities for business expansion and investment.

Facebook Has Tiny Surprise for Africa, Asia and Europe

Marc Maligalig |

Aug 02, 2014 09:20 AM EDT

Facebook has changed the notification icon of users in Asia, Africa and Europe to showcase their respective continents instead of the past icon of North America, staff at Tech in Asia confirmed on Thursday.

Uganda Anti-Gay Bill Brought Down By Technicality, Not A Change Of Heart

Bianca Ortega |

Aug 02, 2014 04:58 AM EDT

The constitutional court of Uganda overturned the Anti-Homosexuality Act that imposes long jail time on homosexual individuals, gaining praise from the United Nations for the ruling.

Zambia Gets Free Internet from Facebook

Marc Maligalig |

Aug 01, 2014 08:01 AM EDT

App provides providing free basic Internet services.

Ebola Treatment in Africa Impeded by Witchcraft and Sorcery Beliefs

Ren Benavidez |

Jul 31, 2014 10:39 PM EDT

A British doctor in West Africa said his treatment of residents infected with the Ebola virus is being hampered by their belief that it was a work of witchcraft.

Obama to African Nations: ‘Stop Making Economic Excuses’

Patrizia Obias |

Jul 30, 2014 04:43 AM EDT

U.S. President Barack Obama urged African nations to internally explore solutions to economic issues and not make “excuses” based on its history of dependence and colonization.

Ebola Outbreak: Why The World Should Fear Its Spread To Lagos

Bianca Ortega |

Jul 29, 2014 08:46 AM EDT

The Ebola virus reached an epidemic level in March this year, but the virus reaching Lagos, the biggest city in Africa, brings the situation to a higher level in the scale of health scares.

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