Its emperor Mansa Musa was placed on medieval European maps of Africa with description: "The king is the richest and most noble because his country abounds in gold." Under him, the empire reached its ...

Liberia Seeks Investment Opportunities at Mining Indaba 2025 conference in Cape Town, South Africa. Assistant Minister for Mines at the Ministry of Mines and Energy, Carlos Edison Tingban, expressed ...

West Africa’s regional bloc known as ECOWAS is facing significant challenges after three junta-led countries formally quit the group, forming their own alliance and weakening the bloc’s standing and ...

Geographical name changes can be a result of a shift in regimes, indigenous movements, decolonisation, or political factors.

As huge cathedrals in the West empty out, African churches have increased exponentially. The Dunamis Church, a charismatic church in the heart of the capital city of Abuja, Nigeria, boasts a ...

Benin’s economic ties to the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) contribute to controlled inflation. The country’s agricultural sector also plays a key role in stabilising food prices.

Diesel prices remain a concern across Africa, with several countries experiencing high fuel costs due to import dependency, currency fluctuations, and global oil market trends. Many nations rely on ...

A practical and theoretical introduction to traditional West African music and culture. Students experience the rhythms, songs, movements, and languages of Ghana and its neighboring countries through ...

If you glance at a map of Africa ... This geographical quirk has long shaped the country’s history, politics, and economy, making it one of Africa’s most unique capitals.

A stunning North African country is hailed for its stunning coastline and beaches, but remains an "underrated" holiday destination. Algeria boasts a rich mix of history, culture, and natural ...

Google is celebrating 20 years of Google Maps, a tool that has fundamentally changed how we explore and navigate the world.Over the past two decades, Google Maps has become an essential tool for more ...

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday formalizing his announcement earlier this week that he’ll freeze assistance to South Africa for ... against the country’s white minority.