Its emperor Mansa Musa was placed on medieval European maps of Africa with description: "The king is the richest and most noble because his country abounds in gold." Under him, the empire reached its ...

Contributions of gold to the Ghanaian economy Gold plays a vital role in Ghana’s economy, contributing significantly to ...

Mansa Musa's net worth, which positions him as the wealthiest man in history is still debatable. As the richest possessor of ...

In Africa, the tradition of respecting our elders and their role as gatekeepers of knowledge and community values is pivoted in our storytelling. Theatre, as grounds that reverberate our narratives, ...

"They can stay fresh for weeks … which is why they figured so much in the art not only of ancient times but also throughout the Renaissance, right up to the modern period." During the ...

The Sterkfontein excavation site, which exposes the ancient deposits that once formed underground and contain Australopithecus fossils. The fossil-bearing red sediments clearly contrast with the grey ...

The capital of Mali witnessed a powerful display of force as a massive military convoy, featuring armored vehicles, artillery, and engineering vehicles, symbolized the growing presence of the Africa ...

On Tuesday, the UN in collaboration with Mali’s transitional authorities, launched a $770 million humanitarian needs and response plan in the capital Bamako to support millions of people across the ...

Was Stonehenge an ancient calendar? A new study says no. The Carnac stones, located in Brittany in northwestern France, date back around 6,000 years. They consist of about 3,000 stones ...