The Latest Breaking News from Africa

South Africa's African National Congress (ANC) will invite opposition parties to form a government of national unity, leader President Cyril Ramaphosa said after the party lost its majority in last week's elections.

South Africa is making efforts to increase the use of solar photovoltaic energy. But it’s happening at a very slow pace.

Eumestat early warning system helps predict climate trends and forthcoming extreme weather events in Europe and Africa

Russia has taken advantage of political unrest and discontent in coup-hit nations

Leaders of the United Methodist Church have expressed regret over last week’s decision by the branch in Côte d’Ivoire to leave the union following the church’s decision to repeal a long-standing ban on LGBTQ+ clergy but pledged to accept it

There are eight species of baobab in the world, and they have a surprising distribution. Six are found in Madagascar, an island in the Indian Ocean; one is found on the continent of Africa; and the last is far away in Australia.

Across the African continent, more than 300 new hydropower projects are planned to meet the growing demand for electricity. Some of these will require big dams, which can have major negative environmental impacts. Another looming problem with hydropower is that the water cycle is affected by climate change. Water availability…

UNICEF's initiatives combat severe food poverty in Africa through community training programs.

South African President Ramaphosa and ANC strategize new government formation after electoral setback. Coalition discussions and potential government of na...

In tonight's edition: Russia's foreign minister arrives in Chad on the last leg of his Africa tour, which has been marked by strong anti-Western sentiment. Also, at the Korea-Africa summit in Seoul, South Korea announces plans to ramp up rice production in Africa. And we head to Cameroon, where Penja…

A report by the U.N. children's agency says 181 million children younger than 5 live in severe food poverty