The main planning event for the Tunisia spoke of African Lion 2026 (AL26) concluded Dec. 4. This multinational exercise is set to

The African Union has suspended Guinea-Bissau following a military coup, emphasizing its zero tolerance for unconstitutional changes

African countries have again topped the list of the world’s most ignored crises, with nearly all of the worst-funded humanitarian challenges located in the continent in 2024, according to a new study out this week. Released on Tuesday, the report by the ...

The Maryland Zoo has played a central role in conservation efforts for decades. More than 1,000 African penguin chicks have hatched there over the last 50 years, with many helping to establish or strengthen colonies at zoos and aquariums in 35 U.S. states and Canada.

Populations of the African forest and savanna elephant have declined sharply. The populations of Africa's elephants are now in more danger than they ever have been. The African forest elephant is now listed as critically endangered, and the African savanna ...

A military coup has unfolded in Madagascar, according to an Associated Press report that also indicates the country's parliament voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina, who recently fled the nation. Madagascar is a large island off the coast of the ...

Nigeria, Cameroon, Congo DR and Gabon will take part in the African play-offs to decide which CAF team will compete in the FIFA Play-Off Tournament.

A recently created African food safety authority is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2026. The Africa Food Safety Agency (AfFSA) will be part of the African Union (AU), tasked with coordinating and harmonizing food safety policies and ...

Benin City has grown from the historic Kingdom of Benin into a vibrant metropolis with the new Museum of West African Art.