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South African podcaster Penuel Mlotshwa recently shared his thoughts regarding the ongoing illegal foreigners issue, in which ...

Prices surged above $12,000 a tonne in December amid supply disruptions and US tariff speculation, and analysts still see copper holding on to much of those gains next year. A Reuters poll puts ...

Despite Chinese investment in African green energy and infrastructure projects, comprehensive diplomatic engagements, and joint innovation ventures, tensions between countries grew in certain corners ...

About 200 miles from Johannesburg, the Drakensberg region offers a breathtaking landscape of stark ridges and green valleys.

Mohamed Salah scored in stoppage time at the end of extra time against Benin Franck Fife/AFP via Getty Images In Tamraght, a dry village on a hillside 15 kilometres north of Agadir, the main street is ...

Mzansi viewers are saying goodbye to a beloved staple as BET_Africa prepares to shut down operations. BET_Africa will officially close its doors on January 1, 2026. This will mark the end of over ten ...

Teach Men to Fish, Patrick Lutalo’s Colorado-registered nonprofit, mentors young Ugandans in construction while building projects that benefit the community.

Our prehistoric human ancestors relied on deliberately modified and sharpened stone tools as early as 3.3 million years ago. The selection of rock type depended on how easily the material could be ...

The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 took center stage in December and early January, as 24 teams went to Morocco aiming to be crowned AFCON champs. Ultimately, a chaotic final saw Senegal keep the hosts ...

The Mission 300 Progress Portal tracks progress toward the goal of connecting 300 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2030. As part of this goal, the World Bank Group has committed to connect 250 ...

In the wake of the U.S. ouster of Venezuela's leader in a weekend military attack, public opinion of President Donald Trump remains largely negative, according to polling. Several recent surveys show ...