Africa is the world's second-largest and second-most populous continent after Asia. At about 30.3 million km 2 (11.7 million square miles) including adjacent islands, it covers 20% of Earth 's land area and …

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As of 2023, about 1.5 billion people lived in Africa, which is about 18.2% of the world's population. The continent is washed by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, the Red Sea to the northeast, the …

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Thursday's election highlights a demographic issue common to many African countries. He once criticised African leaders who cling to power. Now he wants a seventh term. Yoweri Museveni, 81,...

There are 54 countries in Africa, making it the second largest and second-most populous continent in the world. Each of these countries has its own unique identity, shaped by a mix of factors including …

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