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New airstrikes targeted the Harik district of Beirut's southern suburbs following an Israeli evacuation warning, with residents experiencing a cycle of warnings and strikes.

Israeli airstrikes have heavily impacted Beirut, resulting in at least 31 deaths and 149 injuries, primarily in southern suburbs associated with Hezbollah.

Flooding in southern Africa not only causes immediate destruction but also leads to an increased risk of malaria as communities recover.

A study involving 14,000 infants in a vaccination trial by the University of Southern Denmark has drawn criticism from the WHO for being unethical and risky.

This week, Southern England is witnessing an unusual weather phenomenon where rain might appear red or orange due to the mixing of raindrops with desert dust from North Africa, known as 'blood rain.'

The article discusses the sermons of Prophet Shepherd Bushiri, emphasizing his controversial financial teachings and influence in the evangelical movement in southern Africa.

Southern Africa is experiencing a severe increase in cholera cases due to cyclones, leading to infrastructure damage and displacement.

Some of the driest places on Earth, such as the Atacama Desert in Chile and the Namib Desert in southern Africa, are located right next to oceans due to specific geographical and meteorological conditions.

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa announces a shift in the country's policy towards mineral exports, focusing on local processing and value addition to boost economic growth.

South Africa's minister Mzwanele Nyhontso will lead a delegation to an international conference focused on agrarian reform in Colombia.

A video posted by The Digital Ark shows a hippopotamus overturning a boat, highlighting the potential dangers posed by these animals in Southern Africa.

Twelve anti-pollution activists in Gabès, Tunisia have been sentenced to prison for protesting against a local chemical company responsible for environmental pollution.

Over 1.3 million children in southern Malawi are being vaccinated against polio in response to a recent outbreak linked to a detected vaccine-derived virus.

The UN sparked controversy for using an image of a blonde girl in a white Western wedding dress to depict child marriages, overshadowing the reality of the practice being prevalent in Sub-Saharan Africa and Southern Asia.

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has sent an Emergency Response Team to Madagascar following the devastation caused by Cyclone Gezani.

The first solar eclipse of the year, an annular type, will be visible primarily in Antarctica and partially in southern Africa and South America.

South Africa has been elected to a two-year term on the African Union's Peace and Security Council, representing Southern Africa alongside Lesotho.

Record heat and devastating wildfires are affecting multiple countries in the Southern Hemisphere, including Argentina, Chile, Australia, and South Africa, as 2026 begins.

An armed group from southern Libya, calling itself the 'Revolutionaries of Southern Libya', has claimed responsibility for a second attack against the Libyan National Army's convoy transporting fuel towards Sudan.

Human Rights Watch has criticized several Southern African governments, including Malawi, for fostering a culture of human rights abuses and impunity.

South Africa has launched the BRILLIANT 011 clinical trial in Cape Town, marking a significant step toward developing an HIV vaccine tailored for strains prevalent in Southern Africa.

South Africa has launched the BRILLIANT 011 clinical trial in Cape Town, signaling a significant step towards developing an HIV vaccine tailored for strains prevalent in Southern Africa.

In the late 15th century, Portuguese explorer Bartolomeu Diaz embarked on a significant voyage around the southern tip of Africa to discover a sea route to India.

Severe flooding across northern and southern Africa, exacerbated by extreme rainfall since last October, has prompted the UN to seek international assistance as affected communities begin to recover.

Operation Southern Readiness 2026, a multinational naval exercise aimed at improving maritime security cooperation, successfully concluded in Mombasa, Kenya, with participation from various maritime agencies and countries.

Weather experts in Malawi warn that a severe dry spell is threatening to escalate a food and economic crisis, potentially impacting millions in the southern region.

Torrential rains and severe floods have resulted in over 120 fatalities across southern Africa, with Mozambique being the most affected region.

Rock paintings in the Karoo indicate that ancient southern African inhabitants may have come into contact with an extinct creature featuring large tusks, challenging the timeline of known species.

Clashes in southern Chad between the army and the MPRD rebel group resulted in at least six deaths and multiple injuries on both sides.

The article discusses the breakdown of the alliance between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates and Riyadh's decision not to pursue the idea of a new state called Southern Arabia amid shifting political and geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East and Horn of Africa.

Archaeologists have discovered evidence that humans in southern Africa used poison arrows over 60,000 years ago, significantly earlier than previously recorded.

Researchers have discovered evidence that late Pleistocene hunter-gatherers in Southern Africa used plant poisons in their hunting practices.

The earliest evidence of the use of poison arrows dates back 60,000 years, with people in southern Africa applying plant poison to stone arrowheads, likely derived from the Boophone disticha plant.

Fighting between the Sudanese army and paramilitary forces has displaced tens of thousands in southern Kordofan amidst the ongoing civil war in Sudan.

Thousands of revellers gathered in southern Nigeria for the annual Calabar Carnival, featuring vibrant outfits, music, and participation from the ECOWAS community.