South Africa’s weather and climate
South Africa is a climate patchwork of warm coastal subtropics, hot deserts, humid highlands, snow-topped mountains and an enclave of Mediterranean weather in the southwest.
Africa from A to Z: fast facts on the 55 states
Africa is home to 55 countries, an ancient and complex history, modern cities, some 3,000 languages and over a billion people. From Algeria to Zimbabwe, here’s a snapshot of each country on a continent you need to know more about.
High scores for African countries on ‘flourishing’ index
Several African nations rank higher than the US and countries of Europe in a new scientific measure of wellbeing, thanks to strong community ties, purpose and resilience.
Gallery: Africa from space
Explore Africa’s cities, rivers, coasts and wild places with views from above, in a selection of gorgeous astronaut and satellite photography of the continent.
Africanis, the original dog of Africa
They’ve been dismissed as mongrels, “township dogs”, and worse. But as a breed they are smart, tough, athletic, loyal – and ancient. They are the Africanis, the dog of Africa.
No, Russian president Putin hasn’t ‘revealed’ that Jesus was black – images of black Jesus go back centuries
8 April 2024 – Vladimir Putin hasn’t said anything about Jesus’s skin colour. And the false claim ignores the art of many Christian traditions – including Africa’s ancient Ethiopian church.
Africa: highs and lows, biggest and smallest
What’s the biggest country in Africa? What’s the most unequal? Which country has the largest economy? Which emits the most greenhouse gas? Where in Africa are gay people most welcome? Which country is the most urbanised? In 15 infographics, we explore the huge contrasts of the world’s second-largest […]
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