Advocacy groups in Africa have launched a campaign to replace the Mercator map, which distorts Africa's size by making it ...

Africa’s economy is projected to be worth more than $16 trillion by 2050, nearly 10% of global GDP, up from just 3% today. By ...

Urban scientists on Wednesday launched the first digital map of Africa's sprawl of slums to expose the true scale of urban poverty and bring services to millions of people. The "Million ...

The African Union has voiced support for the adoption of a map that more accurately displays the real size of Africa. Also, Emily Scarratt is set to make English history with her fifth Rugby World Cup ...

A campaign is underway to replace the world’s most popular map, which the effort’s supporters say promotes a false view of the continent and its size.

This will help the company to achieve its aim of becoming the largest integrated public-transport platform for emerging African megacities. Route Masters is developing an algorithm based on ...

JOHANNESBURG - Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya says African cities are trying to keep up with the fast-changing demands, as mayors from across the world meet to discuss urban policy.

From the bustling souks of Marrakech to the ancient wonders of Cairo, these African cities are some of the best travel destinations around. The post Why these African cities should be on your ...

A little-known element is shedding light on the transatlantic slave trade. Researchers have assembled a map of strontium, a naturally occurring element, across sub-Saharan Africa. These data can ...