Zealandia, considered a candidate for the Earth’s eighth continent, was mostly lost to the sea. Geologists say they’ve now ...

The 2025 Icons of Africa Awards have paid tribute to one of South Africa’s most influential creative forces, honouring ...

Geoscientists have solved an age-old mystery of oceanic volcanism and plate tectonics, explaining why some islands contain so ...

A vast, mostly submerged landmass in the South Pacific, Zealandia, is now recognized as Earth's eighth continent. Recent ...

Here’s what you’ll learn in this story: The East African Rift System (EARS) is one of the most impressive geologic features on the planet—not to mention one of the most volcanically active and ...

Despite its problems, the continent is showing positive signs for democracy. Will that lead to a new future for its 1.2 billion citizens? By The New York Times This article is from a special report on ...

In recent years, African designers have found support from international celebrities including Beyoncé, Alicia Keys and Naomi Campbell. Now a growing number of the continent’s fashion brands are ...

Strauss & Co, Africa’s leading art auction house, was founded in 2009 and specialises in modern and contemporary art, ...

This week, South African early-stage accelerator and investor Founders Factory Africa (FFA) raised $114 million. The firm plans to use the impact capital from Mastercard Foundation and Johnson & ...

The event coincided with the start of the first-ever Russia-Africa summit. LONDON -- Russia landed the world's heaviest bomber in South Africa on Wednesday in a rare show of military cooperation ...