Africa is home to most of the world’s poverty. Why? Mr Studwell argues that it is partly a result of “low-budget colonialism ...

This video breaks down a rare 1866 map of Africa created just before the Scramble for the continent began. It reveals forgotten kingdoms, trade networks, and cultural boundaries that no longer exist ...

North Africa stands at a pivotal crossroads—geographically and economically—between Europe’s industrial demand and Africa’s ...

A deadly car crash in Nigeria involving former boxing champion Anthony Joshua and two minibus accidents in South Africa have highlighted Africa's poor road safety record ...

Dark matter is one of the greatest mysteries in physics. Here’s how scientists successfully mapped the invisible substance in the greatest detail ever. Scientists have created the most detailed map ...

Dark matter is a mysterious substance that glues galaxies together. This map from the James Webb Space Telescope could help scientists finally figure out what it is. Using data from the James Webb ...

The two halves of the African continent are moving apart at a rate of a few millimeters each year, geologists have calculated ...

Since losing its FMD-free status in 2019, South African farmers have faced significant financial and operational challenges. Minister Steenhuisen acknowledged these difficulties, saying: "I have ...

View the interactive version of the map here. Read the full analysis on CTP’s website here. West Africa has become the epicenter of global Salafi-jihadi activity. Four of the top six countries in the ...

After three days of talks in Addis Ababa, African leaders have agreed on Wednesday to a common climate roadmap ahead of COP30 in Brazil. Their bold vision presents Africa as a “continent of solutions” ...

The Mercator map, first created in the 16th century, has long been the standard map used for navigation and education, but it stretches land masses farther from the equator. For example, Greenland ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...