The Latest Breaking News from Africa

This week, TravelSmart is taking you on the ultimate rail voyage: from Europe to Africa. Starting in the heart of London, then travelling through the French countryside, cultural Spanish cities, and across the Mediterranean to Morocco, Tinuke Oyediran shares her tips for exploring the best of both continents – and staying…

A video of Donald Trump praising immigration from predominantly white European countries while disparaging migrants from Africa and parts of Asia has sparked widespread online outrage over his rhetoric on race.

A dynamic new “consumer class” emerging from Africa is attracting international attention. With the prospect of rising incomes and a young population, international consulting firms see the continent as the next frontier for consumer goods. Global entrepreneurs even warn of the increasing savviness of African buyers.

The Zambezi is Africa’s fourth longest river, flowing through six countries: Angola, Zambia, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique, where it becomes the largest river to flow into the Indian Ocean.

In this new episode of Spotlight on Africa, we explore different perspectives on African history – from Unesco, which has just released the final three volumes of its General History of Africa, and from the Congo through the insights of artist and filmmaker Sammy Baloji.

Ethiopia’s prime minister loves big projects

Conservationist who devoted his life to the study and preservation of the African elephant

Mr Douglas-Hamilton spent six decades studying and campaigning to protect African elephants.

Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Guinea and Gabon have all suffered regime change in the last five years, led by men in military uniform.