Guinea-Bissau has joined a growing list of African countries where military officers have seized power since 2020.

African countries have again topped the list of the world’s most ignored crises, with nearly all of the worst-funded humanitarian challenges located in the continent in 2024, according to a new study out this week. Released on Tuesday, the report by the ...

Saharan Africa rose by 4.3% between 2023 and 2024, according to the World Bank’s latest annual report on debt in developing countries. As interest rises to unprecedented levels, our comparative table shows who is borrowing the most.

Some West African nations have introduced laws granting citizenship to members of the African diaspora as part of broader efforts toward reconciliation, recognition, and reconnection. These policies aim to address the historical injustices of the ...

Africa is a treasure trove of natural resources, from cobalt and diamonds to gold, oil, and rare minerals. These resources power global industries, drive energy transitions, and position the continent as a critical player in the world economy.

The Trump administration unveils a ‘new G20’ for the 2026 Miami summit, barring South Africa over claims it ‘tarnished’ the forum. Poland will take its place.

Biometric-identity systems introduced by a number of African countries are blocking millions of citizens from accessing “fundamental rights and services,” according to a new report.

Pope Leo XIV has said that he would like to visit Algeria in 2026 as part of a voyage to Africa, which could be his next overseas destination. He made

The first Group of 20 summit in Africa broke new ground this weekend by putting the priorities of poor countries at the top of the bloc’s agenda.