Africa

Today's Big Question Spread of potentially deadly sub-variant more like early days of HIV than Covid, say scientists

By The Week UK Published 20 August 24

Speed Read An outbreak of the viral disease formerly known as monkeypox continues to spread in Africa

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 15 August 24

Under the Radar Men's national team qualified for Olympics against the odds and are now inspiring a new generation of players

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 29 July 24

The Week Recommends It's a winter wonderland in the Southern Hemisphere

By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published 22 July 24

Under The Radar Political conflict and a 'broken economy' have seen abductions and ransom demands rocket

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 17 July 24

Speed Read R21 is approved for babies and may save hundreds of thousands of lives

By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published 16 July 24

Today's Big Question Youth-led anger over unemployment, debt and corruption reflects tensions simmering across the continent

By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published 1 July 24

Under the Radar Lack of awareness of symptoms and shortage of specialists means sufferers are vulnerable to accusations and attacks

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 11 June 24

The Week Recommends Shining a spotlight on the continent's 'richly diverse and powerful film cultures', from 1956 to the present day

By Adrienne Wyper, The Week UK Published 16 May 24

Under the radar A non-profit research agency believes it has located sites of unmarked graves of prisoners

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 14 May 24

The Week Recommends Have beach time in the Dominican Republic or a spa day in Saint-Tropez

By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published 2 May 24

The Week Recommends Go your own way

By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published 30 April 24