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Political parties the world over use slogans, icons, colours, names and flags to establish their political and historical credentials. What happens when two political parties lay claim to the same history and the same symbolic capital?

There’s a growing global movement to ensure that researchers can get access to the huge quantity of data assembled and exploited by digital operators.

Despite mass student protests and calls from leaders, universities are dragging their feet over divestment from Israel.

It takes a lot to shock Kelvin Lay. My friend and colleague was responsible for setting up Africa’s first dedicated child exploitation and human trafficking units, and for many years he was a senior investigating officer for the Child Exploitation Online Protection Centre at the UK’s National Crime Agency, specialising…

Asia’s richest man Mukesh Ambani is set to enter Africa with a telecoms venture, seeking to win mobile broadband customers in a high-growth market.

South Africa's crucial election looms as ANC faces pressure to maintain majority. President Ramaphosa focuses on job creation and improving living conditions.

The Horn of Africa recently suffered its worst drought in almost half a century, and its sixth failed rainfall season in a row.

Our human ancestors arose in Africa due to many factors, including climate.

Tens of thousands of people wearing yellow T-shirts crowded Africa's biggest stadium Saturday, as the ruling but troubled African National Congress threw its last campaign bash before South Africa's tightest election in decades.

In the churning waters off Nigeria, armed pirates in small skiffs speed towards a cargo ship. They clamber aboard, seizing control of the vessel and its valuable cargo. This isn’t a scene from a swashbuckling film; it’s a stark reality for seafarers in many parts of the world.

Elections in the country are won based on party popularity but some personalities are driving the discourse.