Life expectancy in Africa has improved over the years but remains below the global average due to economic disparities, ...

At night, when the world lights up, large swathes of Africa remain cloaked in darkness--a stark reminder of the continent's lack of reliable access to electricity.This access is one of the key ...

The U.S. gave it more than $6.5 billion in humanitarian assistance last year for wide-ranging projects like disease response, ...

Groups celebrating Black History Month are including this year’s theme of African Americans and Labor as part of their ...

For those living in Goma, which has been captured by Rwanda-backed rebels, there is little water, little food and much ...