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Health Ministers from across Africa are coming together to discuss how they plan on limiting the ongoing Ebola outbreak. This comes after Nigeria reported its first case of the virus this week involving a person who travelled to the country from Uganda. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Oct. 22,...

At least 27 people were killed in two mass shootings just hours apart in South Africa, a country already struggling with one of the world’s highest murder rates. One took place near Johannesburg and the other outside Cape Town. As Mike Armstrong explains, the attacks are the latest in a string of shootings that has...

The Travel Lady Lesley Keyter joined Global News Morning to talk about experiencing the best of two extraordinary destinations – a week of luxury safari in Kenya, including the famous Masai Mara, followed by a week cruising the beautiful islands of the Seychelles.

Skywatchers across the Americas, Europe and Africa witnessed a near-total lunar eclipse overnight Thursday into Friday. At its peak, more than 96 per cent of the moon was covered by Earth’s shadow. The celestial event gave the moon a reddish hue as sunlight filtered through Earth’s atmosphere.

In Ethiopia, the power struggle between the country’s federal government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front has been re-ignited. Mengistu Assefa, a conflict advisor at the Rift Valley Institute in Ethiopia, joins our Miranda Anthistle to discuss how the renewed fighting could risk destabilizing the broader Horn of Africa.

At least 11 people — including a woman believed to pregnant — are dead after a mass shooting at a house party near the South African city of Durban on Tuesday. Three armed men were responsible for the attack, according to authorities, who say it may have been a gang-related incident.

British police have arrested five men near an Air Force base over alleged terrorism offenses but have not confirmed any link between the arrests and the base. Three members of a family and a pilot were killed as a helicopter crashed in a field and burst into flames in Quebec on Saturday. Environmental groups are...

The U.S. State Department is facing criticism after officials used a map of Africa with every country incorrectly labelled during a global AIDS conference in Brazil. Reuters found an artificial intelligence watermark on the image, suggesting it may have been created using OpenAI tools. The State Department says it takes full responsibility for the mistake.

The historic African Nova Scotian community in Upper Hammonds Plains is getting some provincial funding to reduce their wildfire risk. For the community, this is a big step to help preserve their heritage. Angela Capobianco has the story.

This Wednesday, Eastern Canada and parts of Europe and Africa will witness a partial solar eclipse, plus tips on extending fruit shelf life and new discoveries of a carnivorous plant. For more, Senior Scientist with the Ontario Science Centre Walter Stoddard joins our Miranda Anthistle. Tags: Toronto, Global News Morning, Ontario Science Centre, Solar Eclipse,...

Today on TMS2: Tech expert Amber Mac breakdowns the latest AI concerns. Then, Weezer returns with brand new music and reflects on their nostalgic tunes. Plus, Schalk Bezuidenhout opens up about his divorce and his role in the South African remake of the ‘The Office.’

The mass crossings of tens of thousands of people from Morocco into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta were a “violation of Spain’s territorial sovereignty,” Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez told reporters on Friday. Around 60,000 people — more than half of Ceuta’s population — were estimated to have crossed into Ceuta in the past...

Canada is basking in the glory of its first-ever World Cup knockout game victory, thanks to a late goal from Stephen Eustáquio. Eric Sorensen breaks down Eustáquio’s historic moment, and looks ahead to what’s expected to be a much tougher Round of 16 match.

Here, Canadian soccer coach and former captain Colin Miller joins Global News to discuss Canada’s historic win at the FIFA World Cup over the weekend against South Africa.”I saw what I expected,” Miller said about the match, adding that he expected Canada to match South Africa’s energy — which they did and won the deadlock.

Team Canada fans are celebrating on both sides of the border Sunday after Canada beat South Africa 1-0 in the first knockout match of the FIFA World Cup. Sarah MacDonald was in Los Angeles to witness the excitement.

The countdown is on for Team Canada’s do-or-die match against South Africa outside Los Angeles Sunday. But dedicated Canadian fans and local businesses are already feeling the loss of home field advantage, with Team Canada having played at BC Place for their past two games. Travis Prasad reports.

Canadian pride was on full display Sunday as our men’s soccer team made World Cup history. Fans across the country joyfully roared after Canada beat South Africa 1-0 in a nail-biting FIFA World Cup knockout match in Los Angeles.

Canada is preparing to play South Africa in both sides’ first-ever World Cup knockout game, which will take place in Los Angeles on June 28. Eric Sorensen looks at what to expect for what should be a fast-paced Round of 32 match.

Cavalry FC commercial director Mason Trafford joins Global News Morning Calgary to tee up Canada’s Round of 32 match against South Africa and share details about a watch party at Spruce Meadows before the Cavs take the field.

A Canadian citizen travelling in South Africa died after being shot in an apparent accident at Kruger National Park. Global Affairs Canada has confirmed the death of the 69-year-old-man to Global News. An investigation into possible charges is underway, the police said.