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African countries have become reliant on a few food items. Just 20 plant species now provide 90% of our food, with three – wheat, maize and rice – accounting for 60% of all calories consumed on the continent and globally. This deprives the continent of diverse food sources, at the…

Learn about the devastating flooding in Africa's Congo River, which has resulted in the loss of hundreds of lives and destroyed numerous homes.

There were no surprises at the opening ceremony of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations – just a singing, dancing celebration of Cote d'Ivoire, Africa, humanity and football.

Hosts Cote d'Ivoire won their Africa Cup of Nations opener against Guinea Bissau on Saturday 2-0, kicking off a post-victory party in the streets of Abidjan.

The Egypt vs Mozambique live stream sees last tournament's defeated finalists start their African Cup of Nations 2023 campaign. Here's how to watch it live, wherever you are.

South Africa says more than 50 countries support its case at the United Nations’ top court accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza

The Nigeria vs Equatorial Guinea lives gives us a chance to see one of the tournaments big hitters and we will show you how to watch it wherever you are.

Nigeria's long-awaited Dangote refinery has begun producing diesel and aviation fuel, the company said on Saturday, after years of delays. The plant, the largest of its kind in Africa, is expected to supply not only Nigeria but other countries in West Africa – potentially transforming the region's oil trade.

Scientists have identified three definitive supercontinents in Earth's history and predict the landmasses we live on today will come together again in the future.

As Africa’s top football spectacle begins, continental attention turns to Ivory Coast for whom AFCON means much more.

Mexico’s two main drug cartels have long taken their deadly rivalry with them as they expand into distant markets from Asia to Australia to Africa