Abyssinia, also known as the Ethiopian Empire, was a kingdom encompassing what is now Ethiopia plus, later in its history, ...

The country boasts a glorious ancient history and is steeped in cultural wonders, as well as breathtaking natural landscapes.

From hot springs and salt pans to mountains and ice caves, we've ranked the most striking and colourful sights found in the ...

Africa has plenty of beautiful islands for those travellers looking for a unique sense of remoteness and natural beauty. Some ...

Trump's address lurched from nuclear weapons to his love of gold-edged stationery and Biden’s stair-related clumsiness.

Pro Vice-Chancellor, Climate, Sustainability and Inequality and Director, Southern Centre for Inequality Studies, University of the Witwatersrand The relationship between inequality and economic ...

China, India and the US want Africa’s critical minerals. Singapore’s main target is different: the continent’s carbon offsets. The Southeast Asian city-state aims to increasingly tap African countries ...

In the heart of Africa, in the mineral-rich eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, new recruits are being trained for battle. The scores of militia groups that have fought for three decades in one of ...

Suicide rates have significantly decreased worldwide over the past few decades. Yet some countries, including the United States, have rates rising along the opposite trend lines, putting the world ...

In recent years, Finland has done something unusual: It has managed to cut down on carbon emissions while growing its economy. Of course, it helps that the Finnish public is wildly supportive of ...

The Athens State University campus adds another layer of historical significance with its beautiful old buildings and tree-lined walkways. Founded in 1822, it’s the oldest continuously operating ...