The South African government has cautioned deposed Malagasy leader Marc Ravalomanana against returning to his country, saying such a move would be "unwise, provocative and may even ... Read more »

The British based organisation the Square Kilometre Array has decided to build the world's largest ever telescope in southern Africa and Australasia, with Mozambique hosting part ... Read more »

Reports on how far Africa is progressing towards meeting the Millennium Development Goals are mixed. Read more »

Malaria kills hundreds of thousands of Africans every year and, for those who survive it, the disease compromises immunity to other diseases and lowers productivity. Yet it is both ... Read more »

Sexual exploitation of children is often related to high poverty levels and growing inequality, however governments are adopting strategies to help stamp out the scourge. Read more »

The region should brace for more heavy rains and possible flooding until the end of the 2011/12 season as weather experts warn of more approaching tropical cyclones that could ... Read more »

Since its creation in 1977, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has focused on reducing rural poverty, by working with communities to tackle huner and ... Read more »

The government plans to plug its energy gap by encouraging a major investment in large-scale wind-turbines despite criticism from experts who claim there are better renewable ... Read more »

The course of the tropical clyclone is expected to strike southern Mozambique after wreaking havoc in Madagascar over the weekend. Read more »

At least 10 are dead in Madagascar, but the true extent of Cyclone Giovanna's impact is unknown as communications with the most affected areas has been cut.     Read more »