Africa is the world’s second largest continent and contains over 50 countries. Africa is in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. It is surrounded by the Indian Ocean in the east, the South ...

One of Africa's Big Five countries is shown on world maps to be half the size it actually is, while a small European country appears to be double its real area. World maps show country sizes to be ...

This article appeared in the Middle East & Africa section of the print edition under the headline “The world’s next country?” ...

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The likes of Sweden’s Andersson, Mexico’s Hernandez, and Russia’s Ivanova all fall into this category, as do many of the ...

In the wake of Trump’s win, Kenya’s William Ruto said his country “stands ready” to deepen its ties with Washington.

The country is also noted for its delicious delicacies. Tanzania lives up to its name as one of the wildlife hubs in Africa. A visit to Tanzania does not go by without a visit to Zanzibar.

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with Africa accounting for 94% of cases and 96% of deaths. To achieve malaria-free status, countries must meet WHO's criteria, which include reporting zero indigenous malaria cases for at least ...

Where would we be without ... t know that my country looks like a tiny Africa and would get lost driving in any new city that I visit. We can also learn tons of cool stuff from maps, like in ...

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told world leaders who did show up that the world is seeing “a master class ...

The climate talks often have the star power of a soccer World Cup, but many big names and powerful countries are noticeably ...