Divided in two by the equator, most of Africa lies in the tropical region, creating a highly varied climatic and geographical landscape. We noted in a previous article about Africa’s largest countries by landmass that Africa, the second largest continent on the planet, is home to 54 recognised countries, each contributing to the beauty of […]
Arriving in N’Djamena, Chad, on Wednesday, June 5, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov ended a major Africa tour with stops in Guinea, the Republic of Congo, and Burkina Faso. Lavrov visited his Chadian counterpart, Abderaman Koulamallah, on his working tour to go over improving bilateral relations. Long seen as France’s zone of influence are Central […]
Today, Africa is the world’s second largest and second most populous continent, after Asia in both cases. Africa’s total surface area exceeds 11,724,000 square miles (30,365,000 square km), which represents about one fifth of the Earth’s total surface area. Africa is almost evenly bisected by the equator, so most of the continent is in the […]
Philosophy may reveal facts and provide a solid foundation for growth, leading to coherent and rich civilizations. “Philosophy should be an energy; it should find its aim and effect in the amelioration of mankind,” Victor Hugo correctly observed. In Africa, politicians have ignored philosophical ideas and their effects on society’s growth, therefore this promise remains […]
South Korea will increase its development aid to Africa and seek closer collaboration with the 1.3 billion people living there on vital minerals and technologies. President Yoon Suk Yeol made this declaration while welcoming scores of African leaders to the first Korea-Africa Summit. Yoon urged African nations in his speech to act firmly in the […]
Attending the first Korea-Africa summit starting on Tuesday, June 3 are delegates from 48 African countries. The two-day negotiations in Seoul are supposed to center on improving trade, technological, and investment relations between South Korea and Africa. Growing Collaboration Particularly in relation to minerals and resources, South Korean officials have underlined the need of increasing […]
As the African National Congress (ANC) tackles the hitherto unheard-of chore of choosing a coalition partner to rule South Africa, the country is on edge. Last week’s election saw the ANC lose its parliamentary majority, the first time in thirty years of democracy it has failed to get more than half of the vote. Historic […]
The African continent is home to several countries that have successfully maintained political and economic stability. While external viewpoints often highlight the challenges faced by the continent, a more nuanced approach is needed to illuminate the success stories – countries that have excelled in maintaining order, fostering economic growth, and creating a secure environment for […]
Every year the vivid International Festival for Drums and Traditional Arts brings Cairo’s rich cultural fabric to life. Now in its eleventh run, this festival brings together about forty folkloric troupes from all around the world, therefore producing a special symphony of cultural expressions and traditional music. An International Conference Starting in the heart of […]
Significantly geopolitally, Chilean President Gabriel Boric has said that his nation will back South Africa’s legal lawsuit against Israel before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague. Presented under the UN Genocide Convention, the complaint charges Israel with genocide in Gaza via military actions. The Declaration Made by President Boric “Chile will join […]
English plays a pivotal role in facilitating cross-border communication, cultural exchange and international diplomacy. As a result, English has become a vital skill in today’s global business environment. Africa, with a population of over 1 billion, is no exception to the English language trend. Approximately 130 million Africans speak English, and while it is an […]
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday that China is closely following the developments of negotiations on Zambia’s debt restructuring and will act to assist Zambia in handling pertinent problems. Mao underlined in a regular press briefing in Beijing that China is significantly involved in this matter. “Congratulations on the notable development in […]
Russia and Ukraine have effectively traded 150 prisoners of war (POWs) with the assistance of United Arab Emirates (UAE) mediators in a major step towards peace among the continuous bloodshed. Announced by Russia’s Defense Ministry on Friday, this event marks the first such interaction following months of halted negotiations between the two warring countries. The […]
Climate change is affecting food production in Africa. Also, political instability and conflict disrupt farming and move people away from their homes, making the situation worse. Similarly, economic inequality means the most vulnerable don’t have access to food. Africa’s population is set to double by 2050, putting further pressure on food production and distribution. The […]
Seeking backing for a £38.6 billion ($49.3 billion) offer to acquire Anglo American, which was founded in South Africa more than a century ago and remains one of the nation’s largest employers, Australian mining behemoth BHP Group on Wednesday promised to invest in South Africa’s economy. Last week Anglo American, based in London, turned down […]
In an election considered the most significant in 30 years for their nation, South Africans started voting Wednesday in schools, community centers, and in big white tents set up in open fields. It could land the fledgling democracy in uncharted territory. Together with his wife, Tshepo Motsepe, President Cyril Ramaphosa cast his vote in the […]
Recent studies based on genetic, archeological, and paleoenvironmental evidence have occupied Central Africa with hunter-gatherer people for hundreds of thousands of years. But modern hunter-gatherers living in the Congo Basin speak languages they have recently learned from their agricultural neighbors, the Bantu. This begs the issues of which components of ancient cultural diversity in Central […]
Originally included in the October last year standard immunization campaign, the HPV vaccination—developed to help prevent cervical cancer—was then rolled out to most Nigerian states on Monday. Health professionals participated in a campaign to alert local villages in the southwest Oyo state of the country about the vaccination. “We have heard about cervical cancer before […]
It is notable that a relatively small number of the world’s fastest-growing cities are also among the largest. This is also the case for Africa, as evidenced by the list of Africa’s fastest-growing cities in Table 1, which includes many cities that were previously unknown to me. It is curious to note that cities such […]
The wealth of African countries serves as an economic engine, driving development and expansion across the continent. Through trade, investment, and infrastructure projects, their economic success can stimulate growth in neighbouring nations. However, it is important to note that while trade plays a significant role in a country’s wealth, a country’s wealth is only as […]