There is no one perfect statistic to compare the outbreaks different countries have experienced during this pandemic. Looking at a variety of metrics gives you a more complete view of the virus’ toll ...

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AFRICA has been invaded on quiet wings. The fall armyworm, a pest known for munching its way through more than 80 plant species, first arrived in Nigeria in January 2016. Today, it can be found in 43 ...

African nations are demanding that the 'distorted' world map be redrawn to show the true scale of the continent that they argue has been misrepresented for centuries. The African Union (AU) has backed ...