Africa is gradually splitting in two. As with most geological processes, it unfolds at a glacial pace over millions of years, ...

An overhead view of the East African Rift, with a river in a cultivated valley flanked by steep cliffs A giant rift is slowly tearing Africa, the second-largest continent, apart. This depression — ...

While the slashing of funding is a ‘painful experience’, it should prompt African governments to do more to tackle corruption ...

The history of Africa Day is deeply rooted in the liberation movements that marked the 20th century. The starting point was in 1958, when the Congress of African States was held for the first time, a ...

When African leaders endorsed Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama as chair of the African Union from 2027, they were aware ...

Africa can now rely on the services of a satellite constellation tailored for the continent to provide reliable data over a wide range of essential human activities and for the protection of the ...

The Africa Travel Guide for 2026 highlights diverse travel experiences across 54 countries, emphasizing unique attractions, ...

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged African youth to embrace values-driven leadership, saying young people hold the key to the continent’s future.

Yet despite its apparent absurdity, its journey is a reminder of how few modern boats ply African waterways, and how much ...

Donald Trump declared a ‘ white genocide ’ in South Africa, threatened military action in Nigeria and cut off live-saving ...

Contemporary visual artist Julie Mehretu is renowned for her large-scale abstract paintings and multilayered landscapes which explore the themes of history and globalism. She’s using her platform to ...