The day was still alive when a group of Abui people danced in a circle around the "maasang"—the central altar of their village—alternating coordinated movements with rhythmic pauses. The drums were ...

Despite its current crisis, Ecowas can look back on successes in integration, peace and security, and good governance.

The Mughal Empire, with its grand palaces, opulent courts, and immense wealth, is often regarded as one of the richest ...

It is the smallest country on mainland Africa, with a narrow, elongated shape that follows the Gambia River, which flows ...

Militaries that have taken power in Africa’s Sahel region – notably Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger – have put pressure on ...

Child sacrifice was thought to be rare in their culture. This chilling discovery suggests foreign invaders played a role.

Stories of the kingdom of Kaabu's reign have been told for generations through a kind of traditional song. Now, an ...