The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is set to kick off on Sunday, Dec. 21. But what is it? Why does it matter? How will it work?

Africa Day, celebrated annually on May 25, is a colourful occasion to honour the African continent's rich history, diverse cultures, and incredible achievements. Africa Day commemorates the historic ...

Sites and artifacts are revealing clues to the continent’s recent history. An archaeologist explains the findings and threats to this heritage Amber Dance, Knowable Magazine Big gaps exist in the ...

An assistant professor of computer science at Princeton University in New Jersey, Dieng leads the lab Vertaix on research at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and the natural sciences.

Ever since award-winning Nigerian-American journalist Chika Oduah started practicing journalism, she has sought to cover Africa with more nuance. This proved to be more challenging than she expected. ...

There are a lot of misconceptions out there about Africa, so that’s where we come in. We’re setting the record straight about what you really need to know about Africa. Here are 3 common ...

Prince William said African people are "disproportionately affected" by climate change, two years after he was accused of racism following a visit to the same charity event. In 2021, the Prince of ...

How a groundbreaking new superhero series is reshaping kids’ TV, redefining global storytelling, inspiring a new generation of viewers and changing the way the world sees Africa. Senior Contributor.

Africa is a huge continent made up of 54 countries and over a billion people. But did you know that in Ethiopia, clocks are upside down with our 6:00 at their 12:00? This, and the 12 other incredible ...

Electric motorbikes are the new trend among many African countries. The movement will lead to sustainable development, new jobs, and less reliance on fossil fuels. Global tension has not been this ...

"Africa is on the rise and African people are also ascending," one person said. At Cape Coast Castle on the shores of the Ghanaian city, a sordid history belies its beauty. The castle overlooking the ...

Blog posts represent the views of CFR fellows and staff and not those of CFR, which takes no institutional positions. Considering the urgency with which authorities in a certain African countries have ...