Africa

Egypt and Ethiopia are the largest recipients of U.S. funding in Africa and 4th and 5th in the world, respectively. The U.S. funding supports various initiatives, including health programs, agriculture,...

SADC's endorsement is a blow to Raila and Mahamoud, but the candidate needs a two-thirds majority to secure the position. SADC comprises 16 member states, including Madagascar. The AUC seat...

The U.S. has halted foreign funding to South Africa due to discrimination against Afrikaners. The U.S. has also accused South Africa of undermining its foreign policy, terming it a "national...

Algeria has the largest gold reserve (173.56 tonnes) in Africa and is 20th in the world. Gold reserves act as financial security, offering stability in times of economic uncertainties. Several...

The current president of the United States, Donald J. Trump, serving his second term in office, considers cutting US funds to South Africa due to what he termed “treating certain...

Ever wondered what the best student cities in Africa are? Africa boasts some of the most prestigious universities in the world, attracting students from all across the continent and beyond....

The sub-Saharan economy is projected to grow by 4.2%, up from 3.6% in 2024, according to the International Monetary Fund. Equatorial Guinea's GDP is forecast to contract by -4.8% in...

South Africa and Nigeria have the highest crime rates in Africa and 5th and 11th globally, respectively. Crime incidents in Africa are widely attributed to poverty, inequality, unemployment, ethnicity, and...

Africa's GDP is projected to increase by 4.2 percent in 2025, from 3.6 percent in 2024. South Sudan is forecasted to have the highest GDP growth in 2025, at 27.2...

The University of Cape Town is the Best University in Africa in 2025 The list of the Best of Universities in Africa is courtesy of QS World University Rankings. The...