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Russia has opened the first ministerial conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum in the city of Sochi, seeking to deepen ties with African nations and dispel a notion that it’s isolated by Western sanctions

But it could also force African nations to double down on their shift away from the US, towards Asia and the Middle East

Former WorldTour pro uses seven-day adventure as fundraiser to 'help the construction of a new school' in African nation

Letters: Dr John Hopkin and Chris Hardy on commemorating the troops from South Asia, Africa and the Caribbean who served in the wars

Ivory Coast drinks festival aims to champion and change perceptions of alcohol made in the region

Frankie McMillan has been regularly climbing mountains with his mother Basia.

Prospects of strong outcome appear dim but there is hope the talks will address pressing issue of climate finance

For King Faisal, a 20-year-old winger from Ghana, the invitation to move to Brazil to play football is easily summed up: "It was a dream."

In 2018, when visiting the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg, South Africa, choreographer Gregory Maqoma came across the multimedia installation The African Choir 1891 Re-imagined (2017).

"I can be myself," the prince said.

The annual United Nations Conference of the Parties global climate change meetings play a pivotal role in elevating climate conversations. They’re often accompanied by intense media coverage that raises awareness and engages the public. This visibility is crucial, as it brings discussions from distant, elite-driven events into local news.