Gold mining has a long history in West Africa, with economies based on the precious metal. But today, a large chunk of Ghana's gold revenues vanish into the unofficial, and untraceable, trade.

African super grains are becoming increasingly popular for their nutritional benefits and versatility in plant-based cooking ...

The 25,000-square-foot Grainger Center for Conservation and Science will bring together the museum’s 40 specialists in a ...

Egypt has officially opened the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the world’s largest museum dedicated to ancient civilisation, ...

Homo sapiens remains found in a cave in West Sumatra are among the proof used by Culture Minister Fadli Zon to support his ‘Out of Nusantara’ hypothesis, which suggests that ancient humans may have ...

Africa’s influence spans from ancient trade and innovation to modern culture and technology, proving it has shaped humanity’s ...

Pre-construction archaeological work at Benin City, Nigeria. Excavation of two building plots for the Museum of West African Art, Benin City, Nigeria, provides new perspectives on the Kingdom of Benin ...

Rising wages in Asia shift investor interest to Africa’s young workforce Education, health gaps threaten Africa’s future productivity and competitiveness Africa’s working-age population stood at an ...

Emmanuel Item has tattooed hundreds of people with designs that draw deeply on his Nigerian heritage, connecting people in the diaspora with African culture.

Myths about how the Black Death traveled quickly across Asia, ravaging Silk Route communities, date back to a single ...

To boost energy security and accelerate economic viability in the ancient city, the Kano State Executive Council has approved ...

Performance psychology trains the body, mind, and spirit to thrive in the face of any challenge. Ask any gold medalist.