By Ben Aris in Belrin Moscow’s expanding presence in Africa has largely unfolded in silence, but the shift it represents is ...

Scientists have discovered a previously unidentified species of mosquito along the coast of Kenya and Tanzania with potential ...

Africa is no longer a peripheral arena—it’s becoming a central platform for Moscow’s global strategy. The West should beware.

All forms of stubbornness, which combine the ingredients of blind pride and impotence, are deadly. However, diplomatic ...

The Mughal Empire, with its grand palaces, opulent courts, and immense wealth, is often regarded as one of the richest ...

Libya's robust infrastructure for human traffickers and smugglers serves domestic and Russian enterprises, observers say. What can the European Union do to take control?

A revolution in unmanned systems is reshaping the dynamics of Africa's armed conflicts. Professional militaries must balance the tactical advantages of drones with an understanding of their ...

DAKAR, Senegal, Apr 18 2025 (IPS) - In my country, Senegal, almost 70 percent of our land is used to graze livestock. Here and across Africa, pastoralists and livestock keepers sustain herding systems ...

Global measles incidence, mortality, and DALY rates in children under five dropped significantly from 1990 to 2021. However, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted vaccination efforts, leading to coverage ...

Africa stands at a distinct crossroads in its history. For centuries, the political borders of the continent were drawn based ...

Africa had 577 hotels under development in early 2025, up 13.3% from the same period last year. • North Africa drove most of the growth, with a 23% YOY in hotel projects. • Egypt remains the top ...

As disputes continue between Barrick and the government of Mali over the Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex, Barrick says that acceptance of an agreement which was worked out in February “would unlock ...