Have you ever gazed at a woven basket, a painted rock, or a beaded garment and felt a strange sense of harmony—like the ...

It makes sense that a musician is the first person we see in Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners”, a film that purports to consider the ...

Ancient North African genomes rewrite Sahara’s genetic history According to Ringbauer, a long-standing hypothesis has suggested that the Pastoralists of the Green Sahara originated from sub-Saharan ...

African textiles are rich with history and culture, often carrying hidden meanings in their intricate patterns. More than just decorative, these textiles serve as a form of communication ...

created an uplift in land that contributed to closing the ancient Tethys Sea, splitting it into what is now the Mediterranean and Arabian Seas, and created a landmass that bridged Asia and Africa ...

Many ancient civilisations have emerged throughout the African continent’s history, laying the groundwork for contemporary cultures. The extensive histories of these nations, which span ...

Africa’s sixth-biggest country, Niger, has taken a bold step to distance itself from its troubled past by adopting a new official language. For over 60 years, France controlled the country as ...

From the 16th to the 19th centuries, the kingdom of Kaabu dominated a swath of West Africa that included modern-day Guinea-Bissau. The stories of its royalty and reign have been told for ...

From the 16th to the 19th centuries, the kingdom of Kaabu dominated a swath of West Africa that included modern-day Guinea-Bissau. The stories of its royalty and reign have been told for generations ...