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People from all over West Africa come to Rufisque in western Senegal to labor in the lettuce fields – planting seeds and harvesting vegetables.

President Trump's controversial executive order offering refugee status to the White Afrikaner minority in South Africa has enflamed tensions in the country and emboldened some who want to secede.

South Africa's cricket and rugby teams have reached top spots in their sports under the leadership of Black captains. Fans are united in a nation still grappling with the legacy of racial division.

Will the continent see a disastrous wave of cases? Or will it be spared the brunt of the pandemic? Different researchers have different theories.

Up to 80% of South Africans are either vaccinated or have recovered from an infection The only vestige of COVID-19 rules are masks, which are still required in public spaces and on public transport.

The outbreaks hit an industry struggling from an electricity crisis. One expert said three recent bird flu outbreaks have caused losses of at least $25 million to South Africa's poultry industry.

At The Hague, proceedings began on South Africa's accusation of genocide by Israel in Gaza. Health officials in Gaza say more than 23,000 people have died in the war.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Father Emmanuel Katongole, a priest and professor of theology at University of Notre Dame, about the significance of Pope Leo XIV's trip to Africa this week.

New York auction house Guernsey's has postponed the sale of some of the South African leader's belongings, including the key to his cell and the shirt he wore when he was released from Robben Island.

At a time of increasing isolation for Russian President Vladimir Putin on the world stage, he just concluded a summit with leaders from Africa.