Were you told that gold mining in southern Africa started after 1852? Or that the export of iron, steel, copper and gold ...

Sahara Desert into a vast savannah, where both people and animals lived in great numbers. Today we still know very little ...

Niger became the first African country to eliminate the parasitic infection onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness, and the fifth worldwide, according to World Health Organisation (WHO).

The country’s elimination marks a milestone in Africa’s fight to control and end the disease, the second-leading infectious ...

South Africa mine rescue ends, anger rises over 78 deaths in police siege Africacategory· January 16, 2025 A law that allows the government to confiscate land has reignited racial tensions that ...

Thomas Mariee's expedition down the Rokel River was an exercise in getting out of his comfort zone, one rapid and insect bite ...

He conquered land across three continents, ruled over states from Egypt to modern-day India, and never lost a battle – before ...

Government-led plans to expand energy access with ambitious targets. Access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy is critical for powering Africa, transforming economies, and reaching people ...

This incredible river is the second-longest in Africa and is also the world's deepest river, with a measured depth of around 220 metres.

Yet the country is also home to some incredible stretches of water. This includes the Nile, Africa’s longest river and one of the longest in the world. Further south lies the continent’s ...

KPMG Receiver and Turnaround & Restructuring Partner David Hardy announced on Thursday the sale of Rivers was unsuccessful. Rivers stores across the country are set to close their doors.