The Latest Breaking News from Africa

From befriending the last African enslaved in America to meeting with zombies in Haiti, the folklorist, anthropologist and Harlem Renaissance writer – who has a novel posthumously published today – was a sensitive chronicler of other people’s lives

Senegal and Chad assert sovereignty in decision to remove French troops, amid Macron's proposed troop reduction in Africa. Critics question French military...

South Africa’s military has enhanced border operations along the Limpopo River to halt smugglers and illegal crossings.

France's health ministry confirmed its first case of a new mpox virus. The detection comes just weeks after the World Health Organization upheld its highest alert level in response to the ongoing epidemic.

Falcons are found worldwide, from the fast and slick hobbies to the large and powerful gyrfalcon of the Arctic tundra. In Africa, falcons are found across many habitats. Several species are unique to the continent, including the endangered Taita falcon, which nests on high cliffs, and the greater kestrel, which…

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) form the backbone of emerging economies. This is especially true in Ghana, where they represent around 90% of registered businesses and contribute significantly to employment and the economy of the west African nation.

Tufts University analysis highlights rise in global health inequalities, with fastest growth in linked diseases in Africa

The boxing promoter is accused of backing out of a 50th anniversary fight just months before tickets were set to go on sale.

Whiteface, wigs and western movies feature in this confronting outsider vision of America, performed by seven South African actors