The continent of Africa is vast and diverse in terms of economy, ethnicity, culture, climate and geography. Keep up with the latest headlines on WhatsApp | LinkedInThe UN Statistics Division has subdivided the African continent into five regions, Northern Africa, Central or Middle Africa, Southern Africa, East Africa, and Western Africa. North Africa is considered to be more economically rich as compared to sub-Saharan Africa and accounts for around a third of Africa's GDP. As a continent, Africa often struggles as a whole in terms of health policies. More recently, the world hypertension league had issued a "call to action" to improve awareness, treatment and control of hypertension in Africa.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 04, 2026 02:46 UTC