In some parts of Africa, sunshine is more than a natural resource—it’s a way of life

A Burundian journalist, Sandra Muhoza, faces a potential 12-year prison sentence for a WhatsApp message criticizing the government’s distribution of weapons.

Senegal is holding legislative elections amid a fiscal crisis and growing unrest, with high stakes for the new government and its reform agenda.

Climate change is intensifying extreme weather events in Africa, but the continent’s lack of reliable weather data hampers efforts to mitigate their impact.

Resolute Mining’s CEO and two other employees remain detained in Mali amid a tax dispute with the military junta.

A 21-year-old Ugandan TikToker has been found guilty of hate speech for mocking President Yoweri Museveni.

Thousands of illegal miners are trapped in an abandoned mine in South Africa, facing potential death as authorities refuse to provide aid and instead plan to force them out.

The coastal wildlife in Loango have captured the imagination of visitors and scientists alike

The Africa CDC has endorsed Morocco’s locally-produced mpox test, marking a significant step in Africa’s efforts to combat the ongoing outbreak.

The country’s effective response and vaccination efforts have played a crucial role in eradicating the deadly virus.

Amani Festival, a beacon of hope in the turbulent eastern DRC, has been canceled due to the deteriorating security situation and the threat of violence.

De Beers, part of Anglo American (AAL.L), had reached a preliminary agreement last year with Botswana

Victims were travelling in a boat when it was hit by landslide, 10 passengers rescued, say port authorities

Gabon is preparing for a referendum on a new junta-backed constitution that has received widespread support, though critics worry about the lack of details and transparency.

As global interest in tea culture grows, Somali shaah is beginning to be appreciated internationally

73-year-old Jordaan was among leading figures who helped bring FIFA 2010 World Cup to South Africa, the first time Africa hosted the tournament

Ambassador Meg Whitman announces she is stepping down while reflecting on some US diplomatic achievements in Kenya

Incumbent Muse Bihi, opposition candidates vying for top post in breakaway region of Somalia

Senegal’s government has worked to preserve Lake Retba and promote it as a sustainable tourist destination

They emphasized the disproportionate impact of climate change on African nations and the urgent need for global cooperation.

Eleven opposition figures detained in Mali in June remain behind bars after a court rejected a request for their release.

The ADC secured 60 out of 62 seats in the National Assembly, as reported by the Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation

Sources familiar with the situation confirmed that Russian personnel are training elite guards in Equatorial Guinea’s two major cities, Malabo and Bata

The Central African Republic is lobbying the Kimberley Process to fully lift a decade-long diamond trade embargo.