A demographic transformation in Africa has the potential to alter the world order Last November, the global population reached a significant milestone of 8 billion. More recently, in April, India ...

Discover why South Africa is often described as a world in one country. We break down its distinct regions—from the arid Kalahari and dramatic coastline to the fertile winelands and iconic Table ...

If you’ve gone on an African safari, chances are you’ve heard of the Big Five, the must-see list of iconic megafauna. The term, coined in the late 1800s during Africa’s colonial period, refers to what ...

South Africa’s initial claim to be humanity’s home goes back almost a hundred years. In 1924, anatomist Raymond Dart found a skull of a juvenile primate among a box of fossil-bearing rocks sent to him ...

Tunisian President Kais Saied's supporters rallied in the capital on Wednesday calling the opposition "traitors", following mounting street protests in recent weeks that have highlighted widening ...

South African rand flat ahead of leading economic indicator, local inflation data The South African rand was flat in early trade on Tuesday, ahead of the release of local central bank data and ...

Africa can be challenging to reach, but those who make the journey have the chance to experience the perfect blend of ancient and modern, wild and urban, and East and West. From Cape Town's coastal ...

Two Years Since October 7, With Elliott Abrams and Ed Husain Elliott Abrams, senior fellow for Middle East studies and the Council, and Ed Husain, senior fellow at the Council, sit down with James M.

A short animation for 5-7 year-olds that focuses on Judaism, and narrates the story of Hanukkah. What is Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights? videoWhat is Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights?

December 16, 2025 • NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Professor Mahmood Mamdani about his new book, "Slow Poison." The book is a firsthand report on the tragic unraveling of Uganda's struggle for ...