Conservationist seeks billionaire to buy world's biggest rhino farm
John Hume is hoping to find "a billionaire that would rather save the population of rhinos from extinction than own a superyacht."
Africa
Lion sighted in Chad national park for first time in nearly 20 years
A lion had not been spotted in Sena Oura National Park in nearly two decades, officials said.
Sudan fighting rages as death toll climbs over 400
One of the two generals battling for control over the east African nation says he's committed to a "transition to civilian rule," but there's no end in sight to the violence yet.
Sudan ceasefire fails, deaths climb in vicious battle between generals
Commanders of two of Sudan's military forces ignore truce and keep fighting for control of the country, with millions of civilians caught in the crossfire.
Death toll tops 100 as Sudanese military factions battle for control
Two generals who united to topple the African nation's fledgling civilian government in 2021 are now fighting each other, with civilians caught in the middle.
Vice president delivers speech in Ghana
Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a speech in Ghana on Tuesday as part of her weeklong visit to several African nations. She is also headed to Tanzania and Zambia. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett discusses the importance of the visit as the U.S. seeks to strengthen ties.
VP Harris kicks off Africa tour in Ghana
Vice President Kamala Harris is in Ghana for the first stop of her three-country trip in Africa. She says the visits are meant to strengthen the ties between the U.S. and African nations. Michelle Gavin, senior fellow for Africa studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins John Dickerson to discuss why the U.S. is so focused on Africa and why competition with China may be a factor.
Kamala Harris begins tour of Africa in Ghana
Vice President Kamala Harris is in Ghana as part of a weeklong visit to Africa, the latest effort from the United States to strengthen its ties to the continent. Lilia Luciano and Tony Dokoupil are joined by CBS News congressional correspondent Scott Macfarlane to discuss the vice president's visit.
What to know as Kamala Harris kicks off her 3-nation Africa tour
Harris opened her visit in Ghana, announcing $100 million in support for a handful of nations to address security, governance and development issues.
Harris visit aims to improve U.S.-Africa ties
The Biden administration is pushing to strengthen ties with several Central African countries. Vice President Kamala Harris will kick off a trip to the continent this weekend. CBS News political contributor Ashley Etienne, who used to be Harris' communications director, discussed the significance of the trip with Errol Barnett and Elaine Quijano.
Proposed Uganda law would impose death penalty for some LGBTQ acts
The bill approved by lawmakers would even make family members vulnerable to imprisonment for failing to report loved ones.
China works to spread its global influence
China's Xi Jinping left Moscow after wrapping up a three-day meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports on the summit and Robert Daly, director of the Kissinger Institute on China and the United States, joins CBS News to discuss China's efforts to expand its influence on a global scale.
Somalia drought blamed for some 43,000 deaths, half of them children
The war in Ukraine and a fight against domestic terrorists have worsened the nightmare in the east African nation, and the "crisis is far from over."
Blinken is first U.S. Secretary of State to visit Niger
As the Biden administration's concern over the influence of Russia and China in Africa grows, Secretary of State Antony Blinken is visiting Niger and Ethiopia to reiterate America's commitment. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta explains how significant the trip is.
Cyclone Freddy kills more than 100 as it batters southern Africa
The record-breaking cyclone lashed Mozambique and Malawi after making landfall on mainland Africa for a second time.
Dozens dead with Freddy set to become longest-lasting tropical cyclone ever
Freddy has recorded more energy over its lifetime than an entire typical U.S. hurricane season.
Freddy could be longest-lasting tropical cyclone on record
The storm has already killed at least 21 people and displaced thousands of others as it continues its "very rare" track.
Nigerian election results come amid concern
Nigeria's ruling party candidate Bola Tinubu is leading in the presidential election as votes are counted in Africa's largest democracy. But the electoral process has been mired in controversy with all three major parties complaining of irregularities. There have also been reports of violence. BBC News correspondent Mayeni Jones joins Anne-Marie Green on "CBS News Mornings" with the latest from Nigeria's election.
Jill Biden seeks more aid for East Africa in visit to drought-stricken region
"Obviously, you can see the drought here, how bad it is," the first lady told reporters afterward.
Jill Biden gives the clearest indication yet that her husband will likely run again
First lady Jill Biden told the AP there's "pretty much" nothing left to do but choose a time and place to announce.
Deaths mount as Malawi faces its worst-ever cholera outbreak
The southern African nation saw a 143% increase in the number of cholera cases recorded last month compared to December.
Pope Francis continues trip to Africa
Pope Francis has been hearing stories of suffering from people caught up in years of warfare. And before the trip, the pontiff discussed a more progressive view of sexual orientation that puts him in opposition to some of his own bishops - and much of African law. Chris Livesay reports.
Germany apologizes for aiming leopard emoji at Russian envoy in Africa
"Is the Continent of Africa, its people & wildlife just a joke to you?" demanded one African Union official over the "tone deaf" tweet.
Can the U.S. catch up to China and Russia's African outreach?
After decades of investment and blossoming ties with Beijing and Moscow, experts say "short-term courtship" of African nations simply won't suffice.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen visits Africa
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen visited Zambia on Monday as part of efforts by the Biden administration to grow ties between Washington and the African continent after years of investment by China. Eurasia Group's lead Africa analyst Amaka Anku joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss.
Trump hikes tariffs on Canada by another 10% in response to anti-tariff ad
The move comes even though Ontario's leader said the anti-tariff ad would be halted beginning Monday.
Hurricane Melissa strengthens into a powerful Category 3 storm in the Caribbean
Melissa strengthened into a major hurricane and is expected to bring "catastrophic" flash flooding and landslides to Jamaica, Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
Kamala Harris leaves the door open for another presidential run
Former vice president Kamala Harris spoke about the possibility of a woman being in the White House one day in an interview with the BBC.
Trump travels to Asia to meet China's Xi, as government shutdown continues
President Trump met with the emir and prime minister of Qatar Saturday aboard Air Force One during a refueling stop.
Trump calls for prosecution of more political foes including Smith and Garland
President Trump late Friday pushed for several Biden-era Justice Department officials to be prosecuted over an FBI investigation into the fallout of the 2020 election.
At least 4 killed in Ukraine after Russian missile and drone attacks
Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine overnight into Saturday killed at least four people and wounded 20, officials said.
Honduran man killed on Virginia highway while fleeing ICE agents
Jose Castro-Rivera was in a vehicle that was stopped on a Virginia highway on Thursday morning, according to Virginia State Police.
June Lockhart, actor known for "Lassie" and "Lost in Space," dies at 100
June Lockhart, the actor best known for her role as the matriarch in the TV series "Lassie", has died, her family spokesperson said Saturday.
Government shutdown hits Day 26 with no deal in sight
The government shutdown hit Day 26 with no deal in sight as the Senate stands adjourned for the weekend.