An Indian drug maker tells a BBC undercover team its addictive cocktail drug is “very harmful” but “this is business”.

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When factoring in discouraged work seekers, South Africa’s North-West province has the worst unemployment rate with more ...

By prioritising skills training aligned with industry demands, African governments can ensure that their youthful populations ...

The cost of a daily nutritious diet in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger is 110% higher than the west African region’s daily ...

African countries are working together to create larger markets and benefit from economies of scale. In the energy sector, ...

A popular West African restaurant in Portland has been named one of the best in the country. Here's what you need to know ...

Nigerian chef Tolu Eros stops by the TODAY kitchen to make a delicious unity jollof rice which combines recipes from Nigeria, Ghana and Senegal to celebrate the rich traditions of West African ...

As the self-exiled leader of the South-West Africa People’s Organization, he directed a guerrilla army in a 24-year war for independence from South African rule. By Alan Cowell Sam Nujoma ...

Researchers have uncovered the origins and genetic diversity of the Fulani, one of Africa's largest pastoral populations. The study reveals a complex genetic ancestry with influences from both North ...