The Latest Breaking News from Africa

A DNA analysis of two people who lived in Britain in the seventh century reveals they had recent African ancestry.

There are 33 million smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa, making up 80% of the total farmer population. These farmers cultivate small plots of land of less than two hectares and don’t make much money, as they generally sell their produce in local markets. They usually lack the funds needed to…

Global standards for heating comfort are largely based on cooler, northern hemisphere climates. How relevant are these benchmarks in low-cost housing in warmer African regions?

Africa Rice initiative aims to give farmers more control over their land in order to reduce flooding and increase yields

Mali has arrested dozens of soldiers suspected of plotting to overthrow the junta, which itself took power in the west African country in a coup, sources told AFP on Sunday.

Imagine running a business for over a century without knowing what’s in your warehouse. That’s essentially what many African countries are doing with their mineral wealth. Governments across the continent still have very little knowledge of what lies beneath their soil.

In a recently published book, Reconsidering the History of South African Journalism: The Ghost of the Slave Press (2025 Routledge), author and journalism professor Gawie Botma explores the gap in the country’s understanding about the complicity of South African journalism in slavery. He spoke to The Conversation about what he…

Organisers say move will damage nation’s scientific standing as government refuses to comment on why group of scientists were refused entry

Bayern Munich will cut down on “Visit Rwanda” branding as it moves “away from a commercial sponsorship” with the African nation following outcry from fans