A new World Bank report shows that poverty in Africa may be lower than current estimates suggest and no systematic increase in inequality, given the available data Challenges remain substantial: more ...

The boy, described in court as shy, articulate, a keen cook and footballer, said his parents had tricked him into going to Africa, saying it was to visit a sick relative. He said had he known he ...

As South Africa faces rising levels of gender-based violence, emotional neglect, and socio-economic struggles, experts are warning that young boys are being left behind - with devastating ...

In the best-case scenario, extremely poor Africans make up 35% of the continent’s population in 2030 The World Bank agrees. It calculates that the 2020 downturn will likely increase sub-Saharan Africa ...