The White House is hosting an “African leaders” summit of sorts this week. But only five countries from the continent of more than 50 nations are welcome to join.

South Africa's commodity-backed currency and stocks weakened on Wednesday, with investor focus on precious metal prices that have been on the back foot after U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff threats.

The South African Reserve Bank could lower its inflation target as soon as its policy meeting at the end of this month, according to Citigroup Inc.

The approval of the first malaria treatment for newborns and young infants could lead to imminent widespread use in Africa, drugmaker Novartis said Tuesday.

In 1974, when it seemed as though everyone was leaving South Africa, Embeth Davidtz’s family was going back. Davidtz, a familiar presence in films and television for over 30 years with memorable roles in everything from “Schindler’s List” to “Matilda,

More countries are imposing export restrictions to help develop their own industries.

Analysts say there’s a perception that Chinese prefer to operate outside the formal banking system and that they carry large sums of cash.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) ranted about how the U.S. sends money to Africa to prevent the spread of HIV, arguing that if Africans “don’t understand what’s causing AIDS, then they’re on their own.”