The East African Federation is emerging as a powerful force in Africa. What does its unification mean for the continent’s future, and could it rival global superpowers?

Africa is dividing in two, and a new landmass and ocean may form sooner than expected. The change could alter the climate and ecosystem of the region, as well as the way humans live. In the ...

One in 5 of the world’s Catholics now live in Africa, and African cardinals will be key in determining Francis’s successor at the upcoming conclave.

AFRICA is splitting apart – meaning the continent will form two separate land masses with an ocean in between in several million years, experts say. But the driving force behind the continent… ...

During his 2015 trip to the Central African Republic, Pope Francis visited a mosque and called on people to reject hatred Millions of African Catholics, as well as the continent's leaders, are ...

Large sporting events. In 2030, Africa will have hosted the FIFA World Cup for just the second time, with Morocco set to be a joint host of the tournament with Spain and Portugal.

In 2025, Africa’s top institutions—the African Union, African Development Bank, and African Export-Import Bank—will undergo leadership changes. New leaders will shape the future by strengthening ...

Nigeria’s population will be bigger than China’s in 2100. Africa already has the youngest population in the world and will keep growing.It is rich in minerals, rare-earth minerals and ambition.

Millions of African Catholics, as well as the continent's leaders, are mourning a man who they felt spoke for Africa. Home to nearly a fifth of the Church's followers, or 272 million people ...