The Latest Breaking News from Africa

US President Joe Biden arrived in Angola on Monday, delivering on a promise to make an official trip to Africa before leaving office. The journey, likely his last one overseas as president, centres on an ambitious railway project aimed at challenging China's grip on central Africa's mineral exports.

A 13-year-old boy has taken legal action against his parents, who he says tricked him into going to Africa and later abandoned him at a boarding school.

It’s a chance to redeem his legacy in Africa, say experts. But it won’t be easy.

Every week seems to bring a new report about where “forever chemicals” have been found: in soil, drinking water, our bodies and marine animals. Their proper scientific name is perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). But they’re more commonly called “forever chemicals” because, once they’re in an environment, they almost never…

President Biden's visit to Angola highlights US investment in Africa to counter China's influence, strengthening partnerships.

Outgoing US President Joe Biden is headed to the southern African country of Angola this week, fulfilling a key promise in a bid to shore up ties with the continent.

The use of disposable diapers (nappies) is growing in African countries. The disposable diaper undoubtedly makes it easier for many parents to work or spend time on other things, including their own and their child’s wellbeing.

In Benin, the government has voted through a law offering nationality to "people with an African ancestor deported as part of the slave trade", with applications due to open in December.

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, on Saturday congratulated Muskan Raghuvanshi, on becoming the youngest mountaineer of Madhya Pradesh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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The Gatwick and Freetown route launches in December, and Sarah Marshall shares why you should make the trip this winter