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BEIJING: The third China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo scheduled from June 29 to July 2 in the central Chinese city of Changsha will help advance high-quality economic and trade cooperation between the two sides, building on current achievements, officials said Tuesday.

This skilful three-part documentary about Africa’s cultural renaissance looks at Nigeria, Morocco and South Africa. Expect everything from TikTok dances to the legacy of Fela Kuti

Congolese dancer Faustin Linyekula honours his beautiful and troubled country through dance. The prolific award-winning artist, who's been a fixture of dance festivals in Avignon, Brussels and Johannesburg since the early 2000s, is in France with two shows at the Chaillot theatre in Paris. He speaks to Eve Jackson about…

African group ‘not prepared to participate in same spaces with Dragos Viorel Tigau

Afua Hirsch travels to Morocco in the opener of Africa Rising. Plus: Jay Blades delves into East End history and Bridget Everett’s gorgeous Somebody Somewhere. Here’s what to watch this evening

The long read: The Kenyan novelist’s life and work has intersected with many of the biggest events of the past century. At 85, he reflects on his long, uncompromising life in writing

Rice is a staple food for billions of people in Asia and Africa. It’s also a versatile ingredient for many iconic dishes from around the world, including dolmades from Greece, risottos from Italy, paella from Spain and rice puddings from the United Kingdom.

The Zambia-born artist is currently in the midst of a North American tour, promoting her second full-length album, ‘As Above, So Below.’

South Africa’s ruling African National Congress party expelled its former secretary-general on Monday for misconduct and other breaches of party rules