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Gabon is fighting to ensure its communities benefit from the global boom in iboga, a traditional plant now worth thousands per treatment abroad. The African nation just passed groundbreaking laws to share profits with the people who've protected this healing plant for generations.
Tokyo Olympics silver medalist Carlo Paalam will compete in the Asian Games boxing final, aiming to end the Philippines' 16-year gold medal drought. The Filipino champion faces Japan's Rui Yamaguchi in the men's 55kg division.
As Africa prepares to host its first-ever Olympic Games in Dakar next month, the continent's athletes have already written some of the most inspiring chapters in Olympic history. From barefoot marathons to barrier-breaking golds, these performances changed the world of sport forever.
Thirteen young patients in New Jersey are celebrating more than a year without sickle cell disease after receiving groundbreaking bone marrow transplants or gene therapy. Their milestone marks a transformation from lives dominated by painful crises and hospital stays to normal childhoods full of school, play, and possibility.
Nearly a million Americans across 30 states are receiving $500 refund checks for healthcare fees the government overcharged. Each check comes with a personal letter explaining the refund comes from surplus funds collected during the previous administration.
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In South Africa, nearly 8 million children live with grandparents who stretch $160 monthly grants across entire households. A Cape Town organization is launching 16 community events to connect elders with healthcare, police, and social services they've long needed.
A Nigerian governor marked his country's 66th Independence Day by pardoning 130 inmates and commuting four death sentences to life imprisonment. The gesture of mercy reflects a tradition of using national celebrations as moments for second chances.
After years of abandonment, Nigeria's capital territory is finally completing the Utako General Hospital and modernizing 14 other medical facilities. The move promises better healthcare access for millions of residents who've waited far too long.
Three Nigerian universities just secured spots among the world's top 1,000 institutions, marking the country's strongest showing in years. The achievement signals growing academic excellence across Nigeria's higher education system.
Since independence in 1960, Nigeria has transformed from a nation where only 15% of people could read to one where 70% are literate. A new perspective shows how Africa's most populous nation has quietly built progress despite constant criticism.
Two autonomous race cars collided at Italy's legendary Imola track, and engineers are celebrating what they learned. The crash revealed crucial safety gaps that could make self-driving cars safer for everyone.
A teacher with 28 years of experience is sharing how dramatically her profession has transformed over the past two decades. Dr. Mary Pettit's honest reflection shows why teaching has become a completely different job, and her insights might surprise you.
Think success requires a big personality? New research proves the opposite. People who cultivate a "quiet ego" are actually happier, more successful, and better at reaching their goals than those who constantly push themselves into the spotlight.
Japan and Germany just signed a groundbreaking agreement to evacuate each other's citizens during emergencies in foreign countries. It's the kind of international friendship that could save lives when crisis strikes.
An all-women firefighting crew in Indonesia is protecting villages and forests from devastating wildfires. Their work safeguards communities while preserving critical rainforest ecosystems.
Google just launched Guided Vision, an AI feature that describes the world in real-time for people with low vision. Point your phone's camera at anything and get instant audio descriptions to help you read labels, find objects, or explore your surroundings.
Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese has been named the WNBA's Defensive Player of the Year in her rookie season. The honor caps an exceptional first year for the 22-year-old who made an immediate impact on the league.
Ireland's Troy Parrott dazzled fans with an incredible solo goal in Thursday's Nations League match, nutmegging one defender and spinning another before scoring. Though the match ended 2-2 with Austria, Parrott's moment of brilliance reminded fans why football brings joy to millions.