A 50-year-old West Africa regional bloc is facing significant challenges after three junta-led countries — Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso — formally left the group, known as ECOWAS.

Once a holding cell for kidnapped Africans, the island’s House of Slaves is today a UNESCO World Heritage site—and the site of healing and atonement.

" Hardest Geezer" Russ Cook, who ran the length of Africa, will return with a long-distance running challenge spanning New ...

For the 10 years that she served her nation as its foremost diplomat, Dr Gaositwe Keagakwa Tibe Chiepe defended human dignity ...

Viking® today announced its new 2026-2027 World Cruise itineraries, including the Viking World Voyage III, which will journey ...

The US’ reported withdrawal from the UNHRC and some other vital UN agencies could be seen as a fillip to anti-democratic and ...

However we know that together, we can pull species back from the brink. Reverse the Red Day on 7 February 2025 is an ...

West Indies, Malaysia, Scotland and Bangladesh were brushed ... Prior to that, two Under-19 sides played a triangular series in Pune that also featured South Africa, their opponents for the final.

Taiwan has expressed “grave concerns” about growing pressure from South Africa to downgrade and relocate its de facto embassy from Pretoria, the country’s administrative capital. The island ...

Renowned as some of the most beautiful places on Earth, this paradise in the Indian Ocean offers a perfect retreat for those craving warmth and natural beauty. With average temperatures hovering ...

There has long been scepticism over how much hard cash precious ecosystems can generate for poorer countries. But the U.N. estimates that Africa, which makes up 20% of the world's land surface ...