The Latest Breaking News from Africa

Lawmakers in the West African nation of Gambia have rejected a bill that would have overturned a ban on female genital cutting

Transsion has almost half of Africa's smartphone market and the company is expanding in South Asia and other emerging markets.

A U.N. envoy says terrorism and organized crime by violent extremist groups linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State are a “pervasive threat" in Africa’s volatile Sahel region

Abdul Razak Alhassan was fired up when addressing Dricus Du Plessis' real African champion comments.

What started as a tropical wave off the coast of Africa has now set multiple records and claimed the spot as the first hurricane to develop during the 2024 Atlantic season.

Akinwande Oluwole Soyinka, the legendary African author and activist, is proof of what words and acts can achieve in the struggle for justice and human rights. Soyinka, aged 90, embodies unrelenting activism and literary excellence.

Africa is a continent brimming with beauty and rich cultural heritage. From its sprawling deserts and dense jungles to vibrant cities and serene beaches, Africa offers a wide array of travel experiences that cater to every type of traveler.

The military juntas of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso signed a treaty of confederation Saturday bringing together 72 million people into the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). It’s a decision, they say, that will not only allow the three nations to wipe the scourge of jihadist violence from their countries,…

A large percentage of the world's workforce will be African by 2050, but the continent needs more jobs and more strategic investment to match the potential and expectations of its greatest asset: its people. We get a breakdown on the way forward from Ragnheiour Elin Arnadottir, director of the OECD…