Researchers believe they may have worked out why giant trevally swim upstream in the Mtentu Estuary and circle in vast ...

A study of wild African herbivores offers new insight into how environmental conditions—not just diet and anatomy—can ...

The “Roof of Africa” is the continent’s most climbed peak—which often means trekking in the company of crowds. These five climbs offer under-the-radar alternatives with challenging trails and wild ...

Dozens of people have recently died after significant flooding in Mozambique, including multiple people who were killed by crocodiles lurking in the water.

Day three of the safari begins with the aftermath of a nighttime hunt and quickly escalates into close encounters with lions ...

Majorities say crop failure and soil erosion have become more severe in their area over the past decade. In Eswatini, where more than 70% of citizens are dependent on subsistence agriculture, climate ...

This is the introduction to Analysing Africa, a weekly, subscriber-only newsletter in which our correspondents turn their gaze on the latest developments in Africa. Sign up for Analysing Africa. This ...

You have probably seen the images of the surface of Mars, beamed back by NASA's rovers. What if there were a time machine capable of roaming Earth during its remote geological past, perhaps even going ...

RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Fans play a big part in the Africa Cup of Nations. Many wear wigs, face paints and costumes as they support their nation's team, from the Pharaos of Egypt to the Atlas Lions of ...

Simon Lamb has received grants from the UK Natural Environment Research Council which has supported this work. His book 'The Oldest Rocks on Earth' is published by Columbia University Press, and he ...

South African authorities raided a U.S. refugee facility in Johannesburg, briefly detaining U.S. staff who have been processing white Afrikaner refugees. The episode is sure to be a source of further ...