A weather phenomenon that triggers torrential rain could cause a spike in diarrhoea cases among African children, a study shows. Researchers found rates of the illness – which kills thousands of youngsters in Africa every year – soared by a third in a region worst-hit by La Niña. La Niña occurs between every three and seven … Read more
Algy Cluff remains ‘optimistic’ about future for oil as demand slumps to lowest levels for 25 years By Harriet Dennys, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:57 BST, 2 May 2020 | Updated: 21:57 BST, 2 May 2020 Veteran oil prospector Algy Cluff is determined to remain ‘optimistic’ about the future for oil as demand slumps … Read more
KATIE PRICE has revealed she was indecently assaulted during a terrifying armed carjacking in South Africa. The model spoke about the 2018 robbery on Channel 4’s Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins last week. Katie Price has revealed she was sexually assaulted while on holiday with her children in South Africa But now she has told … Read more
Four relatives of the bat species thought to be the original source of the novel coronavirus have been found in Africa. The previously undiscovered animals are considered to be ‘sister’ species to the horseshoe bat, which is widely believed to be the origin of the SARS-CoV-2 virus which has caused the COVID-19 pandemic. Bats act … Read more
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s ‘turning point’ in leaving royal life came when they enjoyed ‘down to earth’ dancing with locals during their royal tour of South Africa, expert claims Prince Harry, 35, and Meghan Markle, 38, showed ‘new side’ during Africa tour ‘Turning point’ came when were seen dancing with locals in Nyanga, Cape … Read more
Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling reportedly got engaged after the comedian popped the question during a holiday in South Africa. Love Island presenter Laura, 34, set tongues wagging when she stepped out for a run on Wednesday with a large yellow diamond on her ring finger. According to The Sun, Iain, 32, proposed after they … Read more
Unrest has spread across Africa, with riots over food shortages and an army being deployed to ‘restore order’ as the coronavirus crisis rocks the continent. Protests have erupted in Cape Town, the military have been mobilised in Lesotho and the chief of staff to the Nigerian government died of the lethal bug. African now has more than … Read more
Africa could see anywhere between 300,000 and 3.3 million deaths due to coronavirus, according to the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). It warned that if the continent does not implement measures to prevent the spread of the virus then total infections could spiral out of control and reach 1.2 billion. But if intense social distancing … Read more
Africa could see anywhere between 300,000 and 3.3 million deaths due to coronavirus, according to the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). It warned that if the continent does not implement measures to prevent the spread of the virus then total infections could spiral out of control and reach 1.2 billion. But if intense social distancing … Read more
Pride of lions sleep in the road as coronavirus lockdown keeps tourists away from South Africa’s Kruger National Park and the animals take full advantage Pack was spotted by park ranger Richard Sowry near the Orpen Rest Camp on the western border of the park The lions took advantage of the deserted road to spread … Read more