The Rwanda-backed rebels who captured a major city in eastern Congo have sought to reassure its residents about their safety ...

Known for its vast landscapes, cultural diversity, and vibrant ecosystems, Africa offers some of the most unforgettable ...

A 50-year-old West Africa regional bloc is facing significant challenges after three junta-led countries — Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso — formally left the group, known as ECOWAS.

Dozens of countries have already been directly affected by Trump’s threats of tariffs and the withdrawal of US aid since he assumed office two weeks ago ...

A Swiss entrepreneur’s vision of a refugee city may seem utopian, but negotiations for land on which to build it are already ...

While genetic tests can reveal the ancestry of enslaved individuals, strontium analysis can now home in on where they actually grew up.

“We Need New Names” is NoViolet Bulawayo’s 2013 debut novel about a young impoverished African girl who eventually moves to ...

With billions of barrels lying beneath the land and offshore, oil is one of Africa’s biggest money-makers. Morocco has the ...

Africa, often called the cradle of civilisation, is a continent rich in resources, culture, and human capital. Despite its vast wealth, ...

Why dream of a European trip that you may never be able to achieve when you can just save up a little and explore Africa's ...

The East African country Eritrea has been named a ‘mini Italy’, and with their close links within history, it’s no surprise. In 1890, Eritrea became an Italian colony and was the main base for the ...

For those living in Goma, which has been captured by Rwanda-backed rebels, there is little water, little food and much ...