One such mega-city can be found in Africa. The place in question is Lagos in Nigeria, which is on track to become the largest city in the world by the end of the century, with a projected ...

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 ...

Africa is a feast for the senses. The smells ... One of the highlights for us was the Nile River Cruise. We recommend stopping for some sightseeing at the Karnak temple complex on the river’s east ...

Waterborne sightseeing takes the adventure further by creating the fun of being on board ... contributing to local job creation and the growth of sustainable tourism in South Africa.

Africa is dividing in two, and a new landmass and ocean may form sooner than expected. The change could alter the climate and ecosystem of the region, as well as the way humans live. In the ...

On a trip from Cape Town to Pretoria, a reporter grapples with the whiplash of traveling through South Africa’s two worlds, from majestic mountains to struggling shantytowns. Credit ...

Africa can be challenging to reach, but those who visit have the chance to experience the perfect blend of ancient and modern, wild and urban, and East and West. From Cape Town's coastal beauty to ...

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond: A reveller sees the bright side of life at the Cape Town Pride celebration in South Africa on Saturday.

These versatile, flattering pants are worth the investment since I can wear them for both hiking trails and city ...