The Latest Breaking News from Africa

Letters: Dr John Hopkin and Chris Hardy on commemorating the troops from South Asia, Africa and the Caribbean who served in the wars

Ivory Coast drinks festival aims to champion and change perceptions of alcohol made in the region

Frankie McMillan has been regularly climbing mountains with his mother Basia.

Prospects of strong outcome appear dim but there is hope the talks will address pressing issue of climate finance

For King Faisal, a 20-year-old winger from Ghana, the invitation to move to Brazil to play football is easily summed up: "It was a dream."

In 2018, when visiting the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg, South Africa, choreographer Gregory Maqoma came across the multimedia installation The African Choir 1891 Re-imagined (2017).

"I can be myself," the prince said.

The annual United Nations Conference of the Parties global climate change meetings play a pivotal role in elevating climate conversations. They’re often accompanied by intense media coverage that raises awareness and engages the public. This visibility is crucial, as it brings discussions from distant, elite-driven events into local news.

‘Strikes at heart of Putin’s war machine’ also target people involved in Ukraine war and Salisbury nerve agent attack.

The UK government announced sanctions on Thursday against three private mercenary groups operating in Africa with links to the Kremlin, including Wagner group successor Africa Corps.

The UK government announced sanctions on Thursday against three private mercenary groups operating in Africa with links to the Kremlin, including Wagner group successor Africa Corps.