Africa is gradually splitting in two. As with most geological processes, it unfolds at a glacial pace over millions of years, but in time it could cause part of East Africa to break away from the rest ...

Earth’s oceans, party of five. Sitting together at the salty dinner table that is the globe, there’s the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic, and Southern Oceans – mingling, reveling, occasionally ...

Nancy Iraba was a marine scientist who couldn't swim. Now she's dedicated her life to helping other Africans learn how to ...

Given its obligations in the region, South Africa is uniquely positioned to represent Africa's interests in Antarctic governance. The Southern Ocean, encircling Antarctica and extending northwards to ...

Millions of years from now, Northern Africa could be home to a new ocean as tectonic plates pull apart along the East African Rift System, scientists say. Experts have long known that portions of the ...

Launching on Friday, South Africa's joint naval exercise with China, Russia and Iran goes beyond manoeuvres at sea. The drills signal determination to project influence in southern Africa, a region ...

While it is true that Africa is splitting apart and scientists currently believe a new ocean will eventually form as a result, this is a process that is taking place slowly over millions of years.

How can open ocean currents generate energy? Ocean currents contain kinetic energy that can be converted to electrical power using turbines. This is similar to offshore wind farms, or wind turbines ...

As all eyes are turned on the negotiations underway at COP28, there is one particular point on the agenda to highlight: the oceans. This Saturday, 9 December, is COP’s designated Ocean Action Day and ...

Tourism and hospitality dignitaries from across Africa and the Indian Ocean convened in Tanzania for the opening leg of World Travel Awards 2025 to honour the organisations pushing the boundaries of ...