Barrick, the world’s second-largest gold miner, and the Mali military government have been in a dispute over new mining rules ...

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The growing population of those under 30 in Africa are drawn to the big cities. But many live in informal settlements under ...

President Biden's administration is facing further accusations of using foreign aid to push African countries to adopt more ...

Surprises witnessed in presidential polls, some longest ruling parties dislodged and protests hit parts of the region.

South Africa’s economy faced a turbulent 2024, marked by slow growth, high unemployment, and lingering structural challenges.

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A compelling new biography of Brazil’s Lula da Silva offers a sharp contrast to the dispiriting state of South Africa’s ...

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger will have a six-month grace period after their scheduled exit from West Africa's main political ...

When it comes to human rights violations in Africa, the last thing the United States should do is mind its own business.

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