While genetic tests can reveal the ancestry of enslaved individuals, strontium analysis can now home in on where they actually grew up.

“We Need New Names” is NoViolet Bulawayo’s 2013 debut novel about a young impoverished African girl who eventually moves to ...

In 2012, when M23 rebels appeared poised to seize control of a major city in eastern Congo, western countries suspended aid to put pressure on Rwanda to withdraw its support ...

He conquered land across three continents, ruled over states from Egypt to modern-day India, and never lost a battle – before ...

Rebels backed by Rwanda captured more towns in eastern Congo as fighters moved beyond the key city of Goma in an apparent ...

JOHANNESBURG, Jan 30 (Reuters) - South Africa often uses its diplomatic heft to position itself as defender of the "global south" on the world stage, but the deaths of 13 of its soldiers in ...

Coogler rendered the film's setting—the fictional nation of Wakanda, a technologically advanced ... He knew he needed to go to Africa, a place he had never been. "For me to do this film ...

February 3, 2025 • Many Africans were caught off guard by the abrupt halt to U.S. foreign aid, stopping money flowing for wide-ranging projects like disease response, girls' education and free ...

The Rwanda-backed rebels taking over territory in DR Congo have vowed to fight all the way to the capital.

The Mayor proclaimed February as Black History Month in Calgary. This month is dedicated to recognizing the significant contributions and rich cultural heritage of Black Canadians. Through various ...

Independent Online, popularly known as IOL, is one of South Africa’s leading news and information websites bringing millions of readers breaking news and updates on Politics, Current Affairs ...