M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo recently allowed the BBC to visit a huge mining site under their control which is vital to the production of the world's mobile phones - and over its ...

We should be asking ourselves where the word “Azania” originates from, which language, and how it is related to the people of ...

Flavour stands as a dominant force in modern Highlife music, and genre that is not new to the African music scene. It is a ...

The map of Africa by treaty by Hertslet, Edward, Sir, 1824-1902; Brant, R. W. (Richard William), 1852-1934; Sherwood, H. L. (Harry Leslie), 1863-1946; Russell E. Train Africana Collection (Smithsonian ...

There are about 40 occult-related gangs operating in one province. Understanding what draws young people to them is key to ...

At the beginning of the month, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) formalised a new government alliance for the parallel government under RSF control. The announcement, that named RSF ...

Learn about sources of continued violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo and how the United Nations, African Union, and neighboring countries are struggling to curtail it.

Rumours about Kiir's health have long circulated but the topic is absolutely off-limits for discussion in official circles.

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We found that patients from historically disadvantaged racial and ethnic groups or with low household incomes experienced the largest burdens from claim denials.

In honour of Walter Sisulu, we reflect on Africa's enduring struggles for freedom and the lessons from the Berlin Conference ...