Zambia is pinning its hopes on the mining sector for an economic revival after the worst drought in living memory caused a sharp slowdown in growth this year, its finance minister said on Tuesday.

As the global temperature rises beyond 1.5C in 2024, Darren Bett looks at some of the most severe weather events of last year ...

Despite Africa’s robust agricultural potential, the continent still suffers food insecurity, with some countries and region ...

Hunger and food insecurity are serious problems in many African countries. These challenges are caused by conflict, climate ...

Nineteen hippos have died in Zimbabwe in the past three months most likely due to a lack of adequate food because of severe ...

Sub-Saharan African countries should be given more financial and technical support to cope with climate change disasters, so ...

Zambia's kwacha has hit a series of record lows since the start of the year as a severe drought keeps the pressure firmly on ...

The number of Kenyans facing food insecurity and requiring humanitarian assistance remains alarmingly high at 1.8 million, with arid regions continuing to bear the severe effects of climate change, ...

USAID remains a steadfast partner to countries across Africa. As 2024 draws to a close, we look forward to building on the progress made and helping advance development goals across the continent.

The human rights environment in Mozambique did not improve in 2024. The humanitarian situation worsened due to massive ...

Drought and heavy rainfall also increased the risk of HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), particularly among ...