The Latest Breaking News from Africa

As the sun sets on the narrow streets of Africa's largest informal settlement, children hurry to change from daily clothes into pointe shoes and other ballet gear.

According to logistics firm Kuehne and Nagel, 103 container vessels are rerouting from the Red Sea around the southern cape of Africa to avoid attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea. Some companies are also looking at rail and air routes to avoid shipping through the Red Sea, which...

Unique, prehistoric rock art drawings have been discovered in the Andriamamelo Cave in western Madagascar. The author was part of a team that discovered and described these ancient treasures. The discoveries contained several surprises, including hints at some remarkable cultural connections. First, scenes depicted in some cases linked up fairly…

In 2022 Morocco became the first African and Arab national football team to reach a Fifa World Cup men’s semi-final; and Wydad AC won the Africa Champions League. The good news continued in 2023 with the women’s team making history by reaching the final 16 at the World Cup and…

Couple sold mask to dealer for €150 in 2021 before it was sold to unidentified buyer for €4.2m

A French elderly couple on has had its request to cancel the 4.2-million-euro sale of a rare African mask that they had let go for 150 euros thrown out, with the court calling their claim frivolous.

A French elderly couple on Tuesday saw its request to cancel the 4.2-million-eurosale of a rare African mask that they had let go for 150 euros thrown out, with the court calling their claim frivolous.

Investigating the surge of homophobic laws in Africa, this article explores ties between local politicians and US charity Family Watch International.

It was a year full of high-stakes geopolitical drama and economic crises for Africa.