Islam and Christianity are the dominant religions across the continent. Islam is most prevalent in northern Africa, while Christianity is more common in southern Africa.

In 2020, 37% of doctors in Nigeria were women. This was an increase from 35.6% in 2019 and 34.6% in 2018. In 2020, 37% of doctors in Nigeria were women. This was an increase from 35.6% in 2019 and ...

In 2020, 37% of doctors in Nigeria were women. This was an increase from 35.6% in 2019 and 34.6% in 2018.... In mid-2024, 27.5% of South Africa’s population – about 16.8 million people – are younger ...

Eswatini had the highest female unemployment rate at 39.4%, followed by South Africa ( 29.9%) Gabon (29%) and Botswana (27%).

In 2018, about 30.9% of Nigeria’s population lived below the international poverty line of $2.15 a day. With a population of about 227 million in 2023, this translates to about 70 million people ...

In 2018, about 30.9% of Nigeria’s population lived below the international poverty line of $2.15 a day. With a population of about 227 million in 2023, this translates to about 70 million people ...

Nigeria’s former president Muhammadu Buhari died in a London hospital on Sunday 13 July 2025. The news of his death ...

A message sent to Africa Check by subscribers to our WhatsApp lines claims that a company called “Sibanye Water” is offering ...

IN SHORT: This Facebook account advertises various products and encourages users to pay in instalments. However, its offers are scams and should be disregarded. The Facebook account Mogo Boda Boda ...

IN SHORT: Beware of Facebook pages with offers that seem too good to be true. These attractive offers targeting Kenyans hoping to own motorbikes are nothing but scams. Kenyans looking to own ...

IN SHORT: A photo on social media is being reposted with the claim it shows Kenyan IT expert Ndiang’ui Kinyagia, found dumped and unconscious after his mysterious disappearance. But the man in the ...

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