Some countries are known more for their landscapes than their populations, with wide-open spaces and breathtaking scenery dominating the horizon. In southern Africa, one country stands out for its ...

The continents of Africa and Europe are actually separated by a land border of just 85 metres, the shortest international border in the world.

BAMAKO, Mali — A rebel alliance in Mali said Tuesday it has freed a Spanish man who was kidnapped in southern Algeria last week. The Azawad Liberation Front, or FLA, a coalition of separatist armed ...