Human rights advocates and politicians from the region say Russian mercenaries are believed to be behind the disappearance of two soldiers in Central African Republic.

Researchers have uncovered the origins and genetic diversity of the Fulani, one of Africa's largest pastoral populations. The study reveals a complex genetic ancestry with influences from both North ...

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi continued the tradition of visiting the continent at the beginning of each year.

China continued to strike economic deals with African countries, particularly in infrastructure, sustainable development, and ...

Africa, the second-largest and second-most-populous continent globally, comprises 54 countries, each with its unique culture, ...

Families and activists in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic, have protested over the government’s closure ...

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Were you told that gold mining in southern Africa started after 1852? Or that the export of iron, steel, copper and gold began in the late 19th century? Or that South Africa became integrated into a ...

Researchers have uncovered the origins and genetic diversity of the Fulani, one of Africa's largest pastoral populations. The ...

In the Central African Republic, peacekeeping missions are losing popular support by failing to meet people’s expectations, ...