South Africa has played a historic, global role in scientific research, from COVID-19 vaccines to HIV. Now that's under ...

In terms of gender gap rankings, Sub-Saharan Africa ranks sixth globally, with a gender parity score of 68.0 percent. Namibia ...

While not every African country saw gains in English proficiency, the region as a whole made progress, particularly among ...

The African Plant Database lists 65,000 species of flowering plants, ferns and conifers found on the African continent and ...

A new report by Oxfam, the non-governmental, anti-poverty organisation, has said that just four Africans hold 50% of Africa's ...

The Nigerian superstar tops the list, with performances in 71 countries, making him one of Africa’s most internationally ...

China has said it is ready to drop the tariffs it charges on imports from all 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations. The move, announced at a China-Africa co-operation ...

Seven of the 12 countries on President Trump’s new list are on the continent, where some said the policy was discriminatory and would unfairly affect their future.

But so have Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso — three African countries run by military juntas that took power in coups — and none of them are on the list.

Africa is the continent worst affected by the travel ban announced by US President Donald Trump, with seven of the 12 countries on the list, which comes into effect on Monday.

African countries have again topped the list of the world’s most ignored crises, with nearly all of the worst-funded humanitarian challenges located in the continent in 2024, according to a new ...