Seven African nations have secured places in the Round of 32 at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking a strong showing for the continent at the expanded tournament. Out of the 10 teams representing ...

Pluck it, touch it, tap it, or tilt it. Pluck it, touch it, tap it, or tilt it. is the Verge’s weekend editor. He’s covered the tech industry for over 18 years and knows a thing or two about synths.

It might feel like a delicate physical instrument, but Bastl’s Kalimba is capable of some seriously impressive synth sounds When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Africa will have a record 10 representatives at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following DR Congo’s qualification. The Leopards secured the final African slot after beating Nigeria in the African play-offs ...

The World Bank’s new report “Mineral Resources of Africa” explores the continent’s mineral wealth and its critical role in powering the global clean energy transition. The report highlights Africa’s ...

The Mercator map, first created in the 16th century, has long been the standard map used for navigation and education, but it stretches land masses farther from the equator. For example, Greenland ...

Diego Pineda has been a devout storyteller his whole life. He has self-published a fantasy novel and a book of short stories, and is actively working on publishing his second novel. A lifelong fan of ...

Legendary Canadian guitarist and singer songwriter Bruce Cockburn returns to Musician's Spotlight to visit with host John Floridis. The two talk about Bruce's most recent recording "O Sun O Moon" and ...

While Russian ally Bashar al-Assad was being toppled by rebels in Syria, another friend of Moscow, President Faustin-Archange Touadéra, was being chaperoned by Kremlin-backed mercenaries in the ...

Trevor Gordon Hall is a master of finger-style guitar, known for his custom-designed "Kalimbatar," which combines the African kalimba with an acoustic guitar. He’s a member of the quartet Four Guitars ...

More than 50 African leaders have gathered in Beijing for a summit aimed at projecting the influence of China’s leader, Xi Jinping, in the developing world. By Mara Hvistendahl and Joy Dong Mara ...