A number of factors explain this improving health and safety record, and the government, companies and unions all deserve credit. But no one is keeping tabs on the number of illegal miners who die ...

Earlier this month, soldiers swooped by helicopter into a vast mining complex in western Mali and made away with three tonnes of gold -- all done on the orders of the military government.

The £12 billion Trans-West African Coastal Highway aims to connect 12 countries, transforming regional trade, travel, and cultural exchange across West Africa.

The last two towns before Goma, a provincial capital in Congo’s east, have just fallen to M23 rebels. They last captured the city in 2012.

African cloud and colo provider Paix Data Centres has announced the construction of a data center in Dakar, Senegal. Located in Les Mamelles, the new facility will provide essential digital ...

The Crude Oil Refinery-owners Association of Nigeria (CORAN) has said Nigeria is gradually becoming a refining hub in West Africa ...

Princess Anne has returned to the UK after a brief solo trip to South Africa, where she was representing the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. The Princess Royal was initially set to ...

2024 was a year of extraordinary progress for Africa, marked by significant technological advancements, visionary leadership, impactful social initiatives, and ambitious infrastructure projects. These ...

Spain's marine rescue service on Thursday said that more than 550 migrants have reached its Canary Islands in boats over the past two days.

French troop withdrawal in West Africa signals the end of 'Françafrique' and shifts geopolitical dynamics with Russia and China.

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) ( is proud to announce its highly anticipated list of Africa’s Top 40 Movers and Shakers to Watch in 2025. This years ...

A heatwave with persistently hot temperatures is expected in places in parts of the Eastern Cape until Monday, according to the South African Weather Service.