But here’s the problem: in a region where malnutrition and diet-related illnesses are growing threats, understanding what’s ...

Pope Francis leaves behind a lasting legacy of change for the Catholic Church. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser explains. An ...

All maps are influenced by the intent and biases of their creator—even those that are striving to be as accurate as possible.

A Newsweek-created graphic shows the various travel advisories currently in place across Africa, including the no-go zones.

THE Garden of Eden is a mythological place where Adam and Eve once roamed, before a run-in with a snake and an apple tree got them banished. But some believe it was based on a real location ...

Much has been made of Africa’s gaming landscape in recent years, with it seen as being on the rise from a player perspective, but the same cannot be said of African game developers. We hear ...

“Diversity” was the buzzword at the Human Genome Organisation (HUGO) summit last month in Durban, South Africa. Genomic research depends on it – yet Africa remains one of the most under ...

While an investment may be made upfront, the cost savings are immediately felt, if not financially, in terms of time, accuracy and even the stress that these legacy systems cause in workers ...

Yet, of the human genomes studied so far, only 2% have been those of Africans. Yemaachi Biotech company in Ghana is addressing that through its Africa Cancer Atlas, partnering with groups across ...

An armed Ethiopia-Eritrea conflict could trigger a regional war, potentially altering East Africa’s borders[1]. Angola plays a key role in eastern Congo’s ongoing conflict, stemming from its own ...

A huge rainforest stretching across the heart of Africa is quietly performing a vital role in protecting the planet. Home to endangered species and ancient communities, it covers more land than ...