The diverse landscapes of Africa offer a wide range of habitats, from deserts to jungles, enabling a fantastic array of wildlife to flourish. Over 1,200 mammal species, 2,600 bird species, and 15 – 20 ...

Russia is expanding its influence in Africa as democracy wanes, with military strongmen carrying out coups and the United ...

People my age grew up with a map of the world that had been created by Flemish cartographer Gerardus Mercator in 1569. But in ...

At a time when Africa is convulsed by various threats and American interests could be at risk, United States influence is in ...

Eight African adventures shared by local guides from across the continent from Kenya to Chad to inspire off-beat experiences.

Writing about the minerals beneath Africa's soil often feels like unpacking a suitcase of clichés. We've all read the tired tropes: "land of contrasts", "resource curse", and "continent of paradoxes".