Africa

Accusations of colonial science fly after Nyiragongo volcano blast

Pfizer declined to participate in a study involving HIV-infected people and pregnant women and Moderna is balking

Growing toll on fragile health systems prompts calls for more global equity

Fresh infusion of $14 billion promises to accelerate ambitious greening project

Small efficacy trial doesn’t show whether vaccine may prevent severe disease caused by antibody-dodging strain

Their studies of their continent’s rich human diversity will benefit everyone, everywhere

At least 53 apes have died at the Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary since 2005

Study of ancient Africans suggests dairy consumption predated evolution of lactase persistence genes

Edwine Barasa helps guide the government’s response with data—and quiet persistence

But decision to prioritize failed hydroxychloroquine treatment draws criticism

Genetic sequencing suggests apes caught pathogen from an unknown reservoir

Funding for volcano’s lone monitoring station lost as warning signs flash

Millions at risk in urban centers

Countries averted disaster by resuming suspended bed net distribution campaigns

Antibody studies suggest large numbers of infections have occurred but the death toll remains low

Hyksos rulers may have come from Egypt itself