The African continent is gradually splitting apart. Although a new ocean is expected to form as a result, it won't be for millions of years.

A daring journey through Ethiopia’s Afar Desert leads to Erta Ale, one of only a few volcanoes with a permanent lava lake. For days, the explorer camps beside rivers of molten rock, breathing smoke ...

The formal launch of Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam in September 2025 made news across the world. There was pomp and ceremony as Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam was officially ...