Africa is the world's second-largest and second-most populous continent after Asia. At about 30.3 million km 2 (11.7 million square miles) including adjacent islands, it covers 20% of Earth 's land area and …

1 day ago · Africa is the second largest continent, covering about one-fifth of the total land surface of Earth. Africa’s total land area is approximately 11,724,000 square miles (30,365,000 square km), and …

2 days ago · Reuters.com is your online source for the latest Africa news stories and current events, ensuring our readers up to date with any breaking news developments

Jun 4, 2025 · Widely believed to be the “cradle of humankind,” Africa is the only continent with fossil evidence of human beings (Homo sapiens) and their ancestors through each key stage of their …

Widely recognized as the birthplace of humankind, Africa saw the rise of great kingdoms, faced the transatlantic slave trade, colonization and Apartheid. Illustration by Eduardo Ramón Trejo....

Many Africans speak Igbo, Swahili, Kanuri, and Yoruba, among other languages. The African continent covers an area of 11,698,000 square miles (30,300,000 km2), stretching from the Mediterranean Sea …

The Encyclopaedia provides Africans a body of truth to guide and unite them in their development with foundations in all aspect of the African life including history, legal, economic, religion, architecture …

For many thousands of years, Africans have contributed to the cultural heritage of the world, creating masterful works of astonishing innovation and creativity. Today, over 680 million people live in Africa. …

2 days ago · Farming has long been seen as low-status work across much of Africa, pushing young people to cities in search of office jobs. But the high cost of living and lack of job opportunities are …

Jan 14, 2025 · It is what has earned Africans the title of “sons and daughters of the soil,” a phrase that speaks to the deep connection between people and land, between identity and history. Ultimately, …