The Latest Breaking News from Africa

The world is breathtakingly beautiful, but in some places, that beauty comes with sharp teeth, potent venom, crushing strength, and silent danger. From dense rainforests to dry deserts and vast oceans, wildlife can be as deadly as it is fascinating. This question often sparks curiosity and fear at the same…

A landmark ruling by the WAEMU Court against the blockade of Mali is reshaping West Africa’s economic landscape, highlighting the costs of sanctions and Does love have a price tag? As Valentine’s Day spending hits record highs, Zambians weigh romance against the rising cost of affection.

Cape Town, in South Africa, is famous for its dramatic mountains and coastline, but its greatest treasure lies in the plants that carpet its slopes and valleys. Table Mountain National Park and its surrounds are home to 2,785 species, including subspecies and varieties.

Valentine’s Day is known globally as a celebration of love, but did you know not every country celebrates it on February 14 or in the same way? Some cultures exchange chocolates, others give carved wooden spoons, and some even have holidays for the loveless to reflect on singlehood. Across the…

Mbekezeli Mbokazi might just be the most impressive South African prospect for a generation

“I was running from the war, and I got to a war again.” This is how Eric, a young man from central Africa, described how he ended up at a scam compound in Cambodia – and then stranded in the country with no way out.

Changes in the development finance world – especially the sharp drop in foreign aid and fewer cheap loans for low-income countries – have pushed taxation back into the spotlight.

iShowSpeed toured 20 African countries in 28 days, livestreaming daily to millions of viewers. Many young fans say the trip challenged stereotypes and showed Africa’s culture, technology, and diversity. Experts agree the exposure offers a fresh perspective but caution that one viral tour cannot undo long-standing global narratives about race…

Human beings all over the world are intrigued and are also fearsome about snakes. Even though a number of snake species are harmless and play important roles in maintaining the balance of ecosystem, some are highly venomous. In fact, the venom of these dangerous snakes are so toxic that it…