Now, in a study published Tuesday called "Mystery owner of African hominin foot identified," the scientists announced that new fossils including a jawbone with 12 teeth found at the site show that the foot was that of A. deyiremeda.

Most African countries lack accurate local base maps, stalling all sorts of government and business decisions. A new project aims to fix that.

A rotating team of Chinese doctors helps make it one of the best. In a country that has long depended on health aid from Western countries, this hospital shows that another power is vying for influence.

Wales host South Africa in the final international rugby clash of the year on Saturday.Here is everything you need to know.

BBC Sport explores why an under-strength Wales will host an under-strength South Africa this Saturday in the last of the November internationals.

A group of South Africa’s industrial gas users has created a company to prepare for an expected drop in their current fuel supply.

Sudan's bloody civil war has left one of Africa's largest nations split in two, entrenching two factions both accused of abuses.

A shift in influence is emerging along Africa's eastern coast, led by China and Pakistan, who are becoming key brokers for African nations in the Horn region., World News, Times Now