Africa and its vibrant cultures, breathtaking landscapes and unparalleled biodiversity stand as a testament to the awe-inspiring wonders of this planet. Home to numerous countries, this continent is ...

African smallholder farmers are the people that feed Africa – but struggle to feed themselves. How is this possible? Our new report, Ripe for Change: The Promise of Africa’s Agricultural ...

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is set to kick off on Sunday, Dec. 21. But what is it? Why does it matter? How will it work?

Did you know that Rwanda has the highest proportion of women in parliament? Or that the lyrics of Nigeria's national anthem, “Arise, O Compatriots”, are a mix of words taken from the five best entries ...

It was just a couple of years ago that “Africa Rising” was a hot story, as a continent best known for tragedy gained attention for rapid economic growth and real hope. The slowdown of the global ...

JOHANNESBURG — Journalists from 12 different countries and four continents gathered around a table at the University of the Witwatersrand to talk about fact-checking. At the head was Peter ...

Accra, Ghana — The violent dispute in northern Ghana was intensely local. As the report described it, it was a “sporadic ethnic conflict between the Kusasis and Mamprusis over rights to the Bawku ...

The African Union aims to help launch a credit ratings agency for the continent by the end of this year, amid claims that Western agencies such as S&P Global Ratings, Moody’s and Fitch are unfair in ...

It’s undeniable. China has a huge presence in Africa. Many Africans can point out Chinese-funded buildings, roads and mines, and it’s not uncommon to see more than a few Chinese faces around ...