The Latest Breaking News from Africa

Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond were in Africa filming their forthcoming ‘Grand Tour’ special

A unique 2030 World Cup is set to be played in Europe and Africa with the surprising addition of South America in a deal to allow the men’s soccer tournament to start with a 100th birthday party in Uruguay.

The R21/Matrix malaria vaccine is 75% effective in reducing episodes over a year, can be manufactured at scale, and is cost-effective. It has the potential to reduce the burden of malaria in Africa and beyond.

Unesco analysis shows that sub-Saharan Africa accounts for a third of the shortfall, but that Europe and North America are lacking too

The outbreaks hit an industry struggling from an electricity crisis. One expert said three recent bird flu outbreaks have caused losses of at least $25 million to South Africa's poultry industry.

The new R21/Matrix-M vaccine will be far more easily available than the first vaccine – but the reality of life in Africa will blunt its impact

The World Health Organization has approved a new vaccine that scientists argue will be a game-changer in the fight against malaria, which kills half a million people in Africa every year. Trials have shown that the R21/Matrix vaccine, developed by Oxford University together with the Serum Institute of India, reduces…

Early humans navigated along river channels while on their way to Eurasia, it’s been claimed

Nigerian government workers are continuing their work after last-minute efforts by authorities averted a nationwide strike to protest growing hardship which could have shut down government services in Africa’s most populous country