Gorée Island, off the coast of Dakar, is a somber reminder of the transatlantic slave trade. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it embodies both the duty to remember and the challenges of passing ...

While the Democratic Republic of Congo reels from a new rebel offensive in the east, its capital in the west, Kinshasa, ...

as a “hybrid art project,” one that was “far more doable in Dakar than New York or London.” Over the past few years, Senegal’s capital city, a vibrant port on the Cape Verde Peninsula ...

Urban flooding is a major problem in the global south. In west and central Africa, more than 4 million people were affected by flooding in 2024. In Ghana, cities suffer damage from flooding every year ...

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond: In Senegal's capital city Dakar, Muslims belonging to the Layene Sufi order make their way to evening prayers on ...

In just over two years since launching its ambitious smart city strategy, Addis Ababa is emerging as a symbol of bold urban transformation, blending digital innovation with sustainable development to ...

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Thousands of children have been subjected to rape and sexual violence in conflict-battered eastern ...

The tour started last week in Kinshasa, the capital of Congo, and will continue across the world with Dakar, the Senegalese ... and houses across the coastal city often engulfed during annual ...

The West African country is tipped to be the next big travel hotspot that offers everything from city breaks to stunning beaches. While the capital Dakar is lively and energetic, quieter gems are ...