The Latest Breaking News from Africa

In the rural village of Téssékéré, the increasing number and intensity of droughts linked to climate change is making the lives and livelihoods of the local Fulani communities increasingly vulnerable. Here, in the northern Sahel desert region of Senegal (known as the Ferlo), the pastoral population walks over dry, dusty…

A geomagnetic storm lit up the night sky in parts of the US during the first weekend in October. South Africa’s National Space Agency (Sansa) told reporters that the storm had originated from a solar flare “that erupted from sunspot 3842 on October 3”. It said this was the strongest…

A major health challenge of our time is when drugs no longer work to treat infections. This happens when the agents that cause infections – they may be bacteria, viruses or fungi – become resistant to the drugs.

Seven West African nations are facing backlash after supporting a proposal to resume commercial whaling – claiming it would help fight food insecurity. The move, unexpected from nations with no whaling tradition, was met with dismay from conservation groups.

In Rwanda, the Marburg virus has already killed 12 people in two weeks. The country has started distributing 700 doses of a vaccine that's still in the testing phase. This is the first time it will be deployed during an outbreak in Africa. Meanwhile, more than 17 million people in…

Mozambique's upcoming elections amidst insurgency in Cabo Delgado, focusing on peace and socio-economic challenges. Stay updated with AP's Africa coverage.

US and EU are supporting infrastructure projects in Angola, which has historically been closer to Russia and China

Leader of north African country expected to win second term after jailing opponents and changing constitution

About 600 million Africans don't have electrical service in their homes, with electrification rates in West Africa as low as 8%.

Africa has the fewest roads and cars of any region, and yet the largest ratio of vehicle deaths, caused by the usual suspects – unsafe habits, speeding and drinking – but also poor infrastructure, scant rescuers and old cars.

The last of the author’s books about the Hugeunot Joubert clan ends with two intriguing personal missions in South Africa