While global population growth is projected to slow over the rest of the century, Africa stands out for its relatively young and growing population.

In this article, we will take a look at the 10 countries with the youngest population in Africa. Before moving on to the list, we will discuss the broader population trends across the continent and ...

Africa's population has grown more than sixfold since 1950 and is projected to keep expanding through the end of the century — even as growth slows across most of the world — according to a Pew ...

In mid-November 2022 the eight billionth person will be born, according to the United Nations. In its analysis of this milestone, the UN makes two key observations. The first is that the global ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Where is Africa heading? The question has occupied Jakkie Cilliers for years. He is the founder and chairman of the Institute for Security Studies (ISS), a research and analysis centre in Pretoria ...

South Africa’s population has now exceeded 63 million, according to the latest mid-year population estimates for 2024. The country’s population grew by approximately 835,513 individuals, marking a ...

Scientists have uncovered a surprising new picture of human origins that challenges the long-held idea of a single ancestral population in Africa. By analyzing genetic data from diverse modern African ...