China continued to strike economic deals with African countries, particularly in infrastructure, sustainable development, and ...

According to projections by the Global Cities Institute, the future belongs to Africa. By 2100, 13 of the world’s largest megacities will be on the continent, while India will claim three. ・Business ...

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

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.

Home to one of the most diverse and vibrant people in the world, this landlocked country covers nearly 500,000 square miles ...

The East African country Eritrea has been named a ‘mini Italy’, and with their close links within history, it’s no surprise. In 1890, Eritrea became an Italian colony and was the main base for the ...

Uganda is among the top 10 countries with easy access to foreign exchange, according to a report by Absa. In details contained in the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index 2024, Uganda is seventh ...

"Blending concessional public funds with commercial funds can help multiply renewable energy investments in developing countries," she noted. "We must work to strengthen the health of Africa's public ...

Congolese forces were losing control of the city of Goma on Wednesday after rebel groups backed by Rwanda took over the airport and shared plans to set up a new administration.