New research covering millennia of African history reveals that livelihood diversification enabled ancient societies across the continent to adapt to major climate shifts.

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 ...

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.

African Development Bank to Host Policy Dialogue On Combating Illicit Financial Flows in Natural Resources Sector 5 June 2025 Content from a Premium Partner ...

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

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 ...

Males of this ancient human cousin weren’t always bigger than females Proteins from a collection of fossils hint at sex and genetic differences in P. robustus ...

Green Sahara Ancient DNA Reveals Isolated North African Lineage Ancient genomes from Libya’s Takarkori shelter uncover a unique North African lineage, challenging migration theories.

A set of rare and intricately carved figurines — including miniature heads of African figures fashioned from black wood and bone — have been discovered in 1,500-year-old Christian graves of ...

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 ...