South Africa often uses its diplomatic heft to position itself as defender of the "global south" on the world stage, but the ...

Patients and health care advocates said the abrupt decision to halt U.S. funding for a lifesaving H.I.V. program led to ...

Forty-five people have been arrested in west Africa over the past three months in operations targeting drugs trafficking and ...

Rwanda and South Africa hope to host an African grand prix for the first time since 1993, but several expensive obstacles ...

The daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, has appeared in court on terrorism charges ...

A daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma has been arrested on terrorism charges for allegedly inciting ...

Cheryl Gaw, 63, has rescued more than 2,500 pugs in South Africa over the years after she and her husband sold their house and generally reset their lives to help as many dogs in need as they ...

The contrast has to do with the country’s evolving stature both in Africa and the West, where officials have long admired ...

Today, the term "Big Five" refers to the beauty and power of some of Africa's most iconic animals. However, it has a much darker history.

Regional tensions spiral as peacekeepers killed in fighting following Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group offensive ...

According to the police, Zuma-Sambudla surrendered to authorities on Thursday to face charges under the Protection of ...

A visit to Accra offers a rich mix of small-town bungalow communities and sleek new high-rises, of exuberant dancing outdoors ...