A new kind of world map (above) has been developed that shows the true size of the continents without distorting their shapes too much. The world map you are probably familiar with is called the ...

The map’s mistakes were not likely to be a conspiracy against Africa or the Global South, but its continued use, he added, is inherently political. Advertisement ...

An incredible map shows the “true” size of Africa with China, India and America all fitting inside. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT The continent is 30.37 million km² and covers 20 ...

Mr. Wine is one of several high-profile opposition leaders in East Africa who have recently been jailed, exiled or silenced as they challenge entrenched leaders and political parties.

Several abductions and some of Zimbabwe’s worst post-colonial political violence occurred in the aftermath of the highly controversial 2008 elections, leading to a power-sharing agreement ...

South Africa: The Children of Paradise, Fergal Keane's documentary series with Milton Nkosi, is available on BBC Sounds and broadcast on BBC Radio 4 from Monday 4 December. Click here to listen .

Like other parts of the world, the political sphere in Africa offers women little opportunity. However, out of the world total of 60 woman presidents, 12 have come from 10 countries within this ...