China stands a good chance of taking advantage of the dwindling western presence in the Sahel region of west Africa.

Analysts say the deadly march by Rwanda-backed rebels across eastern Congo could widen into a regional conflict drawing in ...

Valentine’s Day often conjures images of chocolates and romance. But the crop behind this indulgence faces an existential threat. Regions like northeastern Brazil, one of the world’s notable ...

It is not a real surprise that the smallest birds in the world belong to the family Trochilidae, commonly known as hummingbirds. However, even within the hummingbird family, there are large ...

The Trump administration has presented a plan to dramatically cut staffing worldwide for US aid projects as part of its ...

At night, when the world lights up, large swathes of Africa remain cloaked in darkness—a stark reminder of the continent’s lack of reliable access to electricity. This access is one of the key ...

President Trump said he was revoking former President Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s security clearances on Friday as retribution for ...

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The Trump administration’s decision to close the U.S. Agency for International Development has drawn widespread criticism ...

In the Middle East and North Africa, just 18% of women are formally employed, according to the World Bank. Experts say more ...

Africa is often synonymous with its drylands that cover two-thirds of the continent. Relief is brought through rainfall ...

World Steel Association data reveals a 1% decline in global crude steel production in 2024, with significant regional ...