Africa

07:00, 14 JUL 2026

Kayaker's horrifying death as gigantic crocodile dragged him out of his boat

A narrow part of a white water run left a trio of kayakers separated with one paddling in the centre, when a crocodile appeared and ended a man's life in seconds

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Filthy cars across Ireland coated in weird orange grime after 'dirty rain'

After thunderstorms hit parts of Ireland, drivers were left baffled as 'dirty rain' coated cars in a stubborn orange grime.

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Bible bombshell as previously unexplored area reveals evidence of huge battle

Researchers have discovered evidence which suggests one of the great Biblical kings was defeated by a huge Egyptian army as the mysterious 'Area X' is explored

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Remains of 'priest and magician' for ancient Egyptian goddess found in incredible burial tomb

The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the 'incredible' discovery of the tomb, located in the ancient burial ground of Saqqara, which was once the necropolis for the Ancient Egyptian capital of Memphis

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He first took up running 70 years ago - now 'sprinting monk' finally has his gold medal

The 81-year-old fulfilled an ambition that has spanned decades

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The gorgeous island where €1.20 pints meets 30C weather in April

Zanzibar offers budget-friendly travel with €1.20 pints and 30C weather in April, making it a perfect destination for Irish sun-seekers on a budget.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's brand slammed as 'toxic' by head of Duke's charity

Dr Sophie Chandauka, chair of charity Sentebale, claims she has long felt tension between herself and Prince Harry - and was asked by his team to defend Meghan against negative publicity

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Deadly diphtheria infection reported at IPAS centre

A 19-year-old resident from East Africa tested positive for the disease in only the third recorded case of the infection in Ireland since 1967

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'Scale of the crisis is shocking': Irish aid agency on the fight to save Somali children from starvation

Last year, Concern Worldwide worked closely with local partners and the Ministry of Health to treat 61,223 children aged under five who were acutely malnourished

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First case of deadlier Clade I mpox virus detected in Ireland

Public health authorities are currently tracing the close contacts of the infected patient, who had recently returned to Ireland from Africa

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Kilkenny father and son travelling 6,000km from Ireland to Africa for charity

Max and Noel have embarked on a “special journey” travelling from Kilkenny all the way to Gambia in the name of charity

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'I'm a teenager lifting 150,000 kg in weights over January to help build houses in Africa'

16-year-old Ben is on a mission to help build homes in Zambia, Africa as part of his local GAA club, with a plan to lift 150,000 kg in gym workouts over January to help raise funds

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30 Irish drivers embarking on gruelling 2,000km charity road trip through Africa while delivering emergency vehicles

The convoy, which includes several members of An Garda Siochana, will deliver 10 ambulances and five fire engines gifted by Japan to the Ugandan Government

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What is monkeypox, where are the outbreaks, symptoms and what is the WHO doing?

Here's a look at what we know about monkeypox, and what might be done to contain it

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Mpox outbreak declared public health emergency of international concern by WHO

The surge in cases associated with a new variant of the virus formerly known as monkeypox has been likened to the early days of HIV by medical experts

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'I went to Ethiopia with the Tanaiste - one fleeting moment with 'street children' moved me to tears'

'The smallest of gestures meant the world to them'

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Tanaiste says it's 'only a matter of time' before all Irish tractors are electric

Micheál Martin made the prediction as he unveiled Africa’s first ever electric tractor in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Friday

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Irish Government donates €100k to safe house for female survivors of sexual violence in Ethiopia

Micheál Martin heard how centres run by Maria Munir and the Association for Women’s Sanctuary and Development (AWSAD) have helped thousands of women across the region

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Concerns raised to Tanaiste by European country's Foreign Minister about foreign citizen killed in Ireland

In Kenya, Micheal Martin was pressed by reporters about the safety of asylum seekers following several incidents, including protests seen in Coolock earlier this week

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Tanaiste travels to Horn of Africa to discuss 'building peace and bolstering innovation' in region

Mr Martin will pay a four-day visit to Ethiopia and Kenya, where he will also meet the Irish communities in the area and speak with "political, humanitarian and development partners"

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African car dealer kicked out of Ireland to stand trial for triple murder

Zimbabwe national Peter Dube, who was the subject of an Interpol manhunt, was arrested by cops after he landed at Robert Mugabe International Airport in the capital Harare - he had previously been deported from Dublin

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Ebola outbreak from 'rare strain' declared in Uganda as first death confirmed

The country’s health ministry announced the first death - of a man in his 20s - from the virus since 2019 had been recorded.

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At least 20 bodies found slumped in nightclub as authorities launch investigation

The bodies were discovered at the Enyobeni Tavern early on Sunday, and reports say several people were injured

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Five ways monkeypox can spread as Irish expert describes the sudden surge as a 'scientific mystery'

“If you have not been contacted [by the HSE], and you have not travelled to west or central Africa, it's extremely unlikely you have monkeypox”

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