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Saharan dust moving across the Atlantic will help keep tropical storms quiet, for now.

The U.S. exports a billion pounds of used clothes every year. Much of that winds up in used clothing markets in sub-Saharan Africa.

There's a giant Chinese rocket booster hurtling toward the planet, and no one seems to know exactly when or where it's going to land. The U.S. Space…

How did the soda giant from America come to be seen as "local" in Africa? And what has the impact been on the continent for worse and for better?

The current Ebola outbreak in West Africa is the deadliest in history. And it's spreading in a city with an international airport. So what's the risk of a sick traveler bringing the virus to the West?

An exhibit at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African Art highlights the remarkable skills and creativity of iron workers from over 100 ethnic groups across the continent.

They're swarming in gargantuan numbers in parts of Africa and South Asia — and posing a major threat to the food supply. If you have questions about these insects, we have answers.

An exhibit at the Smithsonian's Museum of African Art reveals the enlightening yet troubling stories behind these turn-of-the-century souvenirs.

The most active part of the hurricane season are the months of August, September, and October. In this “State of the Season” report, we will assess...

An active season is still the most likely outcome when the 2021 Hurricane Season comes to a close according NOAA's updated seasonal forecast.