But the real hijack happened quietly on the ground—the presence of a man behind the world’s banknote empire had quietly ...

The Mercator projection, a centuries-old map style from the age of sail, still prevails in the internet age. Here’s what the African Union wants to use instead ...

The African Union has joined a campaign calling for the widely-used Mercator map, which makes Africa appear smaller than it is, to be replaced with a map that more accurately reflects the continent's ...

A Painted Lady butterfly on a tridax daisy in Ivory Coast.Credit...Lucas Foglia Supported by Photographs by Lucas Foglia Text by Aimee Nezhukumatathil Ms. Nezhukumatathil writes poetry and essays ...

The British Foreign Ministry has revealed a list of the world's most dangerous countries, with 30 of them being in Africa.

Netflix’s director of content for Africa Dorothy Ghettuba laid out the streamer’s strategy for the continent this week at the Durban FilmMart, telling a standing-room-only session that the key to ...

Regent Seven Seas Cruises' 2027 World Cruise will span 141 nights, visiting six continents and 40 countries. Passengers will experience 71 ports, including 14 overnight stays, and 486 shore excursions ...

Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work covers anything from archaeology and the environment to technology and culture. Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work ...

The 2030 FIFA World Cup will look different than soccer fans are used to. The FIFA Council announced Wednesday that the 2030 tournament will take place in six countries on three continents. It will be ...

The World Bank Group’s Digital Economy for Africa (DE4A) initiative, through its ecosystem approach to a vibrant, safe and inclusive digital economy, supports the ambition to ensure that every ...

Europe had the warmest summer on record last year, contributing to thousands of deaths, marine heat waves and extreme weather, an analysis has found. The continent warmed to 2.3C above the ...