NASA has confirmed a 2.3% chance that asteroid 2024 YR4 could collide with Earth in December 2032, posing a significant riskThe asteroid, measuring between 40 to 100 metres wide, could potentially ...

Rwanda-backed rebels have captured two major cities in Congo’s mineral-rich east after a major escalation in their yearslong ...

Geographical name changes can be a result of a shift in regimes, indigenous movements, decolonisation, or political factors.

The project aims to drive economic growth, job creation and innovation while boosting Kenya's global tech reputation.

Malabo, the island capital of Equatorial Guinea, sits closer to Cameroon than its own mainland, reflecting a complex colonial ...

Nearly 3,000 people were killed over the last week as rebels captured a key city in one of the deadliest battles in the ...

A Swiss entrepreneur’s vision of a refugee city may seem utopian, but negotiations for land on which to build it are already ...

While genetic tests can reveal the ancestry of enslaved individuals, strontium analysis can now home in on where they actually grew up.

The housing market reflects a balance between supply and demand, contributing to stable rental rates. Cairo, one of Africa’s largest cities, has maintained affordable rental costs with a rent index of ...

Health workers have been shot at and hospital patients, including babies, have been caught in the crossfire, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said, as hospitals in the city are overwhelmed by ...

it's a dynamic hub in East Africa. The city's cultural festivals and music scenes reflect Uganda's rich heritage. Uganda is a relatively small country, with the massive Lake Victoria taking up ...