Sahara rainfall historically driven by tropical plumes not monsoons, study finds
Africa is often synonymous with its drylands that cover two-thirds of the continent. Relief is brought through rainfall ...
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa15d
Africa Business Forum 2025
Since its inception in 2018, the Africa Business Forum has promoted dialogue between governments, investors, service providers, project promotors and other stakeholders on challenges, opportunities, ...
World Bank18d
Mission 300 is Powering Africa
Government-led plans to expand energy access with ambitious targets. Access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy is critical for powering Africa, transforming economies, and reaching people ...
The Hindu19d
Dispersal out of Africa may have occurred during arid period
The most recent and widespread migration of humans out of Africa, which occurred less than 1,00,000 years ago, may have taken place during a particularly arid period following the Toba ...
BBC24d
Kenya eases travel requirements for nearly all African visitors
Kenya will allow citizens of nearly all African countries to visit without needing prior authorisation, according to a new directive by the cabinet. Last year, Kenya introduced a "visa-free ...
Yahoo24d
This Is Your Home’s Ideal Indoor Humidity Level
While you can’t change the humidity levels outdoors, you can take steps to control humidity levels inside your home. This can improve your comfort and health, and can even prevent damage to home ...
UN News Centre25d
Security Council debates growing terrorism threat in Africa
Africa tragically remains the epicentre of global terrorism, and more action is required to implement international commitments to combat this scourge, the UN Deputy Secretary-General told the ...
Philadelphia Inquirer25d
Response to Pan-African Sisterhood Health Initiative pad-making project is ‘overwhelming’ — in a good way
READ MORE: Dozens of Black women in Philly gather weekly to sew reusable period pads for girls in Africa and beyond As of Thursday, new contributors had donated $1,600 to support P.A.S.H.I.’s mission ...
Mail & Guardian26d
Deaths on South African roads during the festive period up 5.3%
South Africa recorded 1 502 deaths resulting from 1 234 road accidents during the 2024-25 festive season, a 5.3% increase in fatalities compared with 2023-24. KwaZulu-Natal reported the highest ...
The New York Times27d
In African Publishing, ‘There Is a Renaissance Going On’
A new ecosystem of publishers, bookstores, literary magazines and festivals is promoting African writers and changing the stories told about the region. By Abdi Latif Dahir Abdi Latif Dahir ...
Reuters29d
Investment in Africa: Free trade area agreement powers continent's energy future
The continent's most electrified nations, concentrated largely in North Africa but including South Africa, Ghana, and Kenya, boast higher urbanization rates, attract more investment, and foster ...