#áfrica
Animations by Lwandile Maphongwane (South Africa).
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January 18, 2026 at 12:21 PM
‘Exceptional’ 41.82-Carat Blue Diamond Uncovered In South Africa
‘Exceptional’ 41.82-Carat Blue Diamond Uncovered In South Africa
The 41.28ct blue diamond unearthed at the famous Cullinan Mine, could be one of the most significant gemstones ever to be mined.
www.forbes.com
January 16, 2026 at 4:28 PM
This is such a cool illustration of how the Mercator map distorts the size of Greenland, which looks as big as the whole continent of Africa on that map but is actually the size of Mexico.
January 18, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Congratulations to Senegal on your Africa Cup of Nations win 🏆

London’s Senegalese diaspora is celebrating with you 🇸🇳
January 18, 2026 at 9:58 PM
El barrio obrero y multicultural de Lavapiés celebrando la histórica victoria de Senegal en la Copa África.
January 19, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Senegal is celebrating after its soccer team defeated Morocco 1-0 to win the Africa Cup of Nations.
Senegal erupts in joy after dramatic win to take the Africa Cup of Nations
Senegal is celebrating after its soccer team defeated Morocco 1-0 to win the Africa Cup of Nations. On Sunday night, fireworks lit up Dakar, and people danced in the streets, waving Senegalese flags.
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January 19, 2026 at 12:24 AM
Africa is 15 times bigger than Greenland. This worse-than-Mercator projection makes them look the same.
January 18, 2026 at 5:15 PM
We Are the World USA for Africa
January 18, 2026 at 12:00 AM
South Africa has declared a national disaster over torrential rains and floods.
South Africa declares a national disaster over flooding and severe weather
South Africa has declared a national disaster over torrential rains and floods. The severe weather has killed at least 30 people in the northern part of the country.
bit.ly
January 19, 2026 at 2:30 AM
"If you don't want it, I know a guy in America who'll take it."
January 18, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Enjoying my holidays in Africa 🥵
January 17, 2026 at 12:33 PM
south africa lmao, of course

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January 15, 2026 at 8:03 PM
El alcalde de Nueva York, Zohran Mamdani, organizó ayer un evento especial para que los migrantes senegaleses y marroquíes en la ciudad siguieran juntos hermanados en directo la final de la Copa África.
January 19, 2026 at 1:10 PM
These are voices of Russian soldiers confessing to their families about crimes they’ve committed in Ukraine. It’s similar to confessions from Wagner paramilitaries who’ve committed numerous human rights abuses in Africa
January 17, 2026 at 6:05 PM
The U.S. military has a dismal record in Africa.
Failed U.S. Military Effort in Africa is on the Chopping Block
As Trump focuses the military on the Western Hemisphere, AFRICOM and other foreign commands could be consolidated.
interc.pt
January 18, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Martial Eagle, Kruger National Park, South Africa
#BirdOfTheDay #Raptor
#Birds #Photography #Nature #Travel #Africa #Sony
January 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM
"Ok well thanks for that I guess!"
-The Rains Down in Africa
January 18, 2026 at 9:16 PM
SENEGAL WIN THE AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS 🇸🇳

The Lions of Teranga beat hosts Morocco in an extraordinary final which showcased the best and worst of football. They are African champions for a second time; Morocco's 50-year wait for an AFCON crown continues 😲
January 18, 2026 at 10:26 PM
"Shark mouths." (November 1942, North Africa. P-40s from 250 Squadron. #WW2 #HISTORY)
January 17, 2026 at 7:07 AM
White-Fronted Bee-Eater

southern Africa

📷: Thomas Werner

#birds
January 17, 2026 at 5:27 PM
January 18, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Floods kill more than 100 across southern Africa as rains intensify https://aje.news/2zmv4h
January 17, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Police in South Africa say a school bus crash has killed at least 12 children.
School bus crash in South Africa kills at least 12 children, police say
Authorities say a truck collided with a school minibus in South Africa's Gauteng province, killing at least 12 children.
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January 19, 2026 at 11:14 AM
This exactly like when the 7 biggest countries in Europe met up in the 1800's to divide up Africa.

Board of Peace is Board of Extermination.
January 18, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Southern Red Bishop in Wakkerstroom, South Africa

#birds #nature
January 17, 2026 at 1:09 AM