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Topic: Africa

Did Malaria shape human settlement patterns 74,000 yrs ago in Africa? What this study found

The study was conducted by researchers from the Max Planck Institute of Geoanthropology, Germany, and the University of Cambridge, England. It was published in Science Advances.

Taiwan President cancels trip to Africa, accuses China of applying ‘coercive actions’ to prevent visit

President of Taiwan Lai Ching-te had planned to go to Eswatini, the only African nation to diplomatically recognise Taipei. But Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar cancelled overflight access.

Why the hunger crisis in West and Central Africa is rising

The World Food Programme, covering a broader 'west and central Africa' framing, has warned that June-August 2026 could see 55 million people endure 'crisis hunger or worse'.

US isn’t really leaving Africa—Trump’s Christmas strikes in Nigeria are proof

The Nigerian authorities seem to have realized that the Trump administration’s interest in the plight of Nigerian Christians is durable.

Modi in Addis Ababa, with Ethiopia locked in conflict with neighbour Eritrea. Why it matters to India

World's most populous landlocked country is caught in simmering tension with its neighbour in the Horn of Africa over access to Red Sea & Asmara's ties to groups opposed to Ethiopia

Africa’s blue economy is booming. What it can learn from Asia

Aquaculture is the fastest growing food sector in Africa, offering significant returns on investment for all involved and achieving the continent’s goals for food security, dignified livelihoods and economic growth.

SubscriberWrites: Africa calling– Why India must go beyond diaspora diplomacy in the continent

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4 August 2025: 65 migrants dead after boat sinks near Yemen & other news of the day

ThePrint’s round-up of the major global news events.

That morning brew could be doing more than just jumpstarting your day—helping your cells age gracefully

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

Modi set for 5-nation Africa & Latin America visit in July; will be 1st PM to visit Ghana since Rao

It will be his second visit to South America in last 8 months. The packed schedule will see a week of travel, as New Delhi seeks to step up its cooperation with the two regions.

On Camera

AAP has brought Punjab to its knees. State needs BJP governance

The past week saw the defection of 7 AAP Rajya Sabha MPs, led by Raghav Chaddha and Ashok Mittal, into the BJP. This lays bare the fragility and inconsistency within the party.

As govt weighs mandatory silver hallmarking, new report flags economic & operational bottlenecks

Koan Advisory report warns that infra gaps could hurt small businesses and artisans, recommends transition period of 3-5 yrs for industry to adapt.

What theaterisation could look like: Rotational CDS, three-star theatre commanders in initial years

The proposed structure envisions the post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) rotating between the Army, Navy and Air Force, it is learnt.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.