A mosque in Mali. From the 1950s many African countries won their independence. Today, the ancient kingdom of Benin is part of Nigeria and Asante is in Ghana.

While pyramids are synonymous with Ancient Egypt, the world's largest collection of pyramids belongs to another, less visited ...

Over the past two decades, genetic research has undergone transformative advancements, marked by an extraordinary surge in ...

Proud Kingdom of Kongo rich in culture and resources, was undone by internal strife and external manipulation.

Firstpost Africa In the Bamoun Kingdom of Cameroon, an ancient ritual known as Nguon puts the king on trial before his people in a lively mix of critique, humour, and tradition. This centuries-old ...

Ethiopia, meanwhile, is Africa's oldest independent country, and the second largest in terms of population. Other than a five ...

Kush was an African superpower and its influence ... and chronological account of their own history. Ancient stellae from the old kingdom can be seen in the present day Ethiopian town of Axum ...

Following the immense popularity of previous editions in 2022 and 2023, the Ancient Kingdoms Festival is back to celebrate and showcase AlUla’s rich heritage, cultural legacy, and prehistoric ...

Africa Live: More stories from the continent ... which was the heartland of the ancient Kingdom of Kush, is normally 500m (550 yards) from the Nile, he added. The area, 200km (125 miles) north ...