The Latest Breaking News from Africa

Half of the world’s forests were destroyed during the 20th century, with three regions mainly affected: South America, West Africa and Southeast Asia. The situation has worsened to the point that, in 2023, the European Parliament voted to ban the import of chocolate, coffee, palm oil and rubber linked to…

South Africa has denied accusations that a draft policy watering down Black ownership requirements for tech firms was proposed to benefit the Starlink business of white South African-born billionaire Elon Musk

Researchers have found fresh evidence that Africa is breaking apart because of a deep mantle superplume of hot rock beneath the East African Rift System.

France has restructured its military presence in recent months, closing most of its historic bases in West Africa. However, the arrival of private military companies employing French personnel is undermining the discretion sought by army headquarters in Paris.

When people think of ancient burials in North Africa, they often picture Egypt’s pyramids and monuments. But new discoveries show that north-western Africa also has a deep and fascinating prehistoric past.

The move reflects a broader rebalancing under President Trump, as Washington trims its global footprint while China and Russia expand influence.

Medicine shortages plus limited testing and hospital capacity exacerbated by withdrawal of USAID as outbreak gathers pace across countries in the region

The U.S. military is backing off its usual talk of good governance and countering underlying causes of African insurgencies

Every 25 May, the world comes together to commemorate Africa Day, a date that transcends geographical boundaries to celebrate not only the cultural diversity and natural wealth of the world's most diverse continent, but also its determination to build a prosperous and united future.

When you buy a car, you expect it to keep you and your loved ones safe, no matter where you are in the world. But did you know that some of the world’s most popular auto companies are still selling vehicles with outdated safety standards in certain overseas markets? It’s…

The west Africa–Sahel region has seen a proliferation of militant Islamist groups since the 1990s.