'They came with machetes' - deadline looms for migrants to leave South Africa

Esnat Joseph said a gang of men came to her home in Durban to threaten the family - forcing her to flee with her triplets ...
Bloomberg L.P.

An Investor’s Guide to Africa

Global investors are looking at the 54 nations that make up Africa with fresh eyes, not only for their vast natural resources but also for the region’s role in the realignment of trade worldwide.

DRC’s Ebola outbreak may be worst ever, Africa CDC says

The head of Africa’s Centres for Disease ​Control and Prevention warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of ...

KS3 Geography: Africa

Seven videos exploring the human and physical geography of the continent of Africa.
Travel + Leisure

I’ve Been Traveling to Africa for 35 Years — Here’s What You Should Know Before Planning Your First Trip

I first traveled to Africa when I was five years old, and I’ve returned every year since. No matter how many times I go, I’m always filled with that same excitement and awe I had as a little boy.
The Economist

The economic gap between Africa and the rest of the world is growing

In many ways, there has never been a better time to be born African. Since 1960, average life expectancy has risen by more than half, from 41 years to 64. The share of children dying before their ...
CNBC

Chinese consumer brands flood into Africa as old investment model fades and exports jump 28%

China's role in Africa is shifting from state-owned enterprise-led infrastructure to private consumer goods. Surge in Chinese exports and small entrepreneurs targeting Africa's growing consumer ...