The legendary west African kingdom of Kaabu has long been memorialized in the songs and stories of griots. That's inspired ...

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has officially launched the implementation of its Africa-BB-Maps project, a broadband mapping initiative designed to bridge connectivity gaps in Africa.

Stories of the kingdom of Kaabu's reign have been told for generations through a kind of traditional song. Now, an archaeological dig has confirming the histories told and retold by griots.

"The place will be placed on the global map and attract more tourists and boost the local ... significance of the site and of ...

A team of researchers has identified 162 protected areas (PAs) across Africa with above-average potential for nature conservation, arguing that their effective management could play a critical role in ...

The meeting offered South Sudanese officials and businesses a platform to forge new trade partnerships, attract investment and share in Africa’s innovation-driven growth. Relations between Kiir ...

5,6 Investments in research will also need to reach a broader set of countries; since 2016 more than half of all biomedical research funding to Africa went to just three countries (ie, South Africa, ...

Paternoster is as close to a Greek island as South Africa gets. Its whitewashed cottages, bright blue doors, and sandy pathways give off strong Santorini vibes. The seafood is top-notch ...

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What made scientists especially excited about the findings was that they showed that new HIV infections among the group of people in East and Southern Africa who have the highest chance of getting the ...

The Eleventh session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-11) will be jointly organized by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Government of the ...