The Latest Breaking News from Africa

North African countries seek assistance at Tripoli conference to help stem flow of refugees and migrants.

Africans still have stronger preference for democratic governance than many other parts of the world

Africa's creative sectors have gone from strength to strength over the years, with the rise of Afrobeats and Amapiano and names like Burna boy, Davido and Tyla becoming household names around the world, the continent's widespread cultural influence is undeniable. Challenges, however, still remain. Kayode Adebayo, founder and one of…

Sunspot region AR 3738 fired off an X1.9 flare as it exited the sun's western limb on July 16, 2024 and caused radio blackouts over much of Africa, Europe, and parts of North and South America.

Côte d'Ivoire has begun vaccinating children against malaria using a new, affordable vaccine that it's hoped will prove a game changer in the fight against the deadly disease. Several other countries in Africa are expected to roll it out this year.

Temperatures reached over 40 degrees Celsius (104F), with the worst still to come

Where Chad, Cameroon and the Central African Republic meet, people are turning vigilante to fight back

Information and communication technologies (ICTs) hold great potential to expand African economies. They include mobile banking platforms, internet-enabled communication devices and e-government services. All of these can enhance financial inclusion and improve services for citizens.

Lawmakers in the West African nation of Gambia have rejected a bill that would have overturned a ban on female genital cutting