Livelihood diversity wasn't just a feature of ancient African societies; it was key to survival. New research covering millennia of African history reveals that livelihood diversification enabled ...

Africa’s natural resource wealth is valued at $6.2 trillion yet it remains dependent on external aid. Sustainable management of these resources could unlock the continent’s economic ...

An ancient African tree is providing a new ‘superfood’ but local harvesters are barely surviving. The sun sets behind a baobab tree, known as the tree of life, ... Meanwhile, the world has a growing ...

The research not only reshapes our understanding of North African ancestry and the movement of early pastoralist communities but also marks a significant achievement in ancient DNA research.

The fourth edition of the African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS) will be held from July 15 to 17, 2025, at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja, with the theme ...

South African Stephen Townley Bassett creates detailed replicas of rock art using traditional materials and methods, including blood, porcupine quills, and ostrich eggshells.

The African Development Bank, partnering with the Government of the Central African Republic, will convene a four-day training workshop and policy dialogue to address Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs ...

  Analysis of ancient proteins preserved in fossilized tooth enamel reveals insights into the elusive nature of Paranthropus robustus, researchers report. The findings, which ...

Eswatini’s efforts to scale up investment in its mining and renewable energy sectors will take center stage at African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025, with the kingdom’s Minister ...

An ancient African tree is providing a new 'superfood' yet local harvesters are barely surviving. The baobab tree is known as the “tree of life,” and its fruit is feeding a growing global ...