Africa

A semi-desert plain that lies between two rugged mountains has, for about five months, been the epicenter of volcanic activity in Ethiopia’s Afar region. From a distance, it looks serene …

The South African government has launched a mission to rescue potentially hundreds of miners trapped in an illegal mine, where their access to food, water, and medicine was blocked last …

At least 100 people who were mining illegally in an abandoned gold mine in South Africa have died after being trapped deep underground for months while police tried to get …

Sudan’s leader said Sunday that “colonial powers” are fueling conflicts in Africa. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the head of Sudan’s Sovereign Council, made the remarks during his meeting with Guinea-Bissau’s President …

Somalia announced that obstacles to Ethiopia’s participation in the new African Union mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) have been overcome, and the final stage of the composition and size of Ethiopian …

Sudan’s military and its allies have taken back a strategic city from the rebel Rapid Support Forces, officials said Saturday, dealing a major blow to the notorious paramilitary group the …

As of 1 January 2025, the African nation of Zambia has expanded its’ visa-exempt list to include 53 more countries. This brings the total number of countries that no longer …

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday that China and Nigeria have set an example of Global South solidarity and cooperation. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau …

As of 1 January 2025, the African nation of Zambia has expanded its’ visa-exempt list to include 53 more countries. This brings the total number of countries that no longer require …

The Republic of Ghana has officially suspended diplomatic relations with the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), according to an official statement released by the Kingdom of Morocco’s Ministry of Foreign …