Africa

The African National Congress party severed ties with its former leader over his decision to become the leading voice of an opposition party in the last election, calling its platform “dangerous.”

By John Eligon and Lynsey Chutel

Here is what we know about the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee’s views on issues like migration and the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.

By Eve Sampson

The use of artificial intelligence is exploding around the world, but the technology’s language models are primarily trained in English, leaving many speakers of other languages behind.

By Sara Ruberg

A country torn apart by civil war could soon face one of the world’s worst famines in decades, experts said.

By Declan Walsh and Ivor Prickett

The outbreak may be the first ever documented in marine mammals.

By Emily Anthes

The West African nation of Burkina Faso was once known for its lively arts scene. Now, it is a country torn apart by Islamist extremists and the government’s brutal effort to drive them out.

By Elian Peltier and Guerchom Ndebo

In seven years, Racheal Kundananji went from playing her first organized game to signing a multimillion-dollar contract. Her rise could have lasting effects.

By John Eligon

He believed that music could transcend national borders set by colonialism and restore ancient ties, even as it embraced the changes of a globalizing society.

By Giovanni Russonello

A waterlogged hillside above a village gave way, burying several houses in mud. Neighbors and rescue workers who had rushed to help were hit by a second slide.

By Lynsey Chutel and Kumerra Gemechu

After at least 10 sacks with body parts were found in a dump, a suspect was said to admit to 42 murders. But some doubt the case, and people with missing loved ones say the police were slow to help.

By Abdi Latif Dahir and Brian Otieno