Though human rights groups call it sportswashing, analysts say Formula 1’s choice of Rwanda to host its first African race ...

Rwanda's leader, Paul Kagame, is banking on the prestige of hosting a major race but the role is bringing renewed scrutiny to ...

IMF says continent’s GDP to expand faster than China for first time in decades as it beats worst expectations following Iran ...

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Explore the impact of critical minerals legislation in Africa and how it seeks to overcome the resource curse.

As African nations push miners to build refineries and smelters at home, government and industry officials say a major ...

A self-taught chef borrows ingredients and ideas from restaurants run by immigrants in South Africa, hoping to help counter ...

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. Now ...

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 ...

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 market ...

Is the 2027 ODI World Cup scheduled at the wrong time? See how South Africa's summer rainy season, venue weather, and the IPL ...

South Africa introduced a vaccination for human papillomavirus (HPV) in public schools in 2014. The programme offered the vaccination to grade 4 girls aged nine years and older. Uptake was high from ...