While genetic tests can reveal the ancestry of enslaved individuals, strontium analysis can now home in on where they actually grew up.

The country’s elimination marks a milestone in Africa’s fight to control and end the disease, the second-leading infectious ...

I’M OFTEN ASKED WHY AFRICA MATTERS. It’s an understandable question in a world of real responsibilities, real demands, and ...

Nearly 3,000 people were killed over the last week as rebels captured a key city in one of the deadliest battles in the ...

It stands as a beacon of peace and inclusivity, making it one of the most iconic and best-designed flags in Africa. Other African countries that have beautiful flags that made the top 5 list ...

A stunning North African country is hailed for its stunning coastline and beaches, but remains an "underrated" holiday destination. Algeria boasts a rich mix of history, culture, and natural ...

For many African nations ... reserves stand at approximately 8.74 metric tons. As one of Africa's top gold producers, the country has been increasing its gold holdings to stabilise its currency ...

Leaders want natural wealth included in GDP calculations Many African nations face ... can generate for poorer countries. But the U.N. estimates that Africa, which makes up 20% of the world's ...

Researchers have long raised concerns about the loss of potential mining revenue to international criminal syndicates where African countries have failed to ... where policymakers and experts gathered ...

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order formalizing his announcement earlier this week that he’ll freeze assistance to South Africa for a law aiming to address some of the wrongs of South ...

“As long as South Africa ... to the country,” the White House said in a summary of the order. The White House said Trump is also going to announce a program to resettle white South African ...