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 ...

A section of clergy and residents of Eldoret have held prayers for AUC chairman candidate Raila Odinga ahead of tomorrow's elections in Addis Ethiopia.The clergymen led the prayers held at Langas ...

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond: ...

Growing up, Dayna James never thought she’d willingly step foot on a plantation, let alone thank God for one. On an early ...

News is honoring Black History Month this February and reporter Sierra Krug took us center stage to meet the dancers with Virginia’s premiere West African dance group — Ezibu Muntu.

The prehistoric human skull found in the Petralona Cave in Northern Greece challenges the Out of Africa theory of the origin of Homo sapiens ...

“That is a moment that I will take with me to my grave,” says Tamara Lanier, describing the first time she saw the image of her ancestor ... s oral history for his African heritage and ...

Thousands of devotees across Tamil Nadu marked the occasion of Thai Amavasya by taking a holy bath in the sea and various rivers, while also performing special rituals to honour their ancestors.

For forty-eight weeks out of every year Black churches in the Diaspora and on the African continent regale people of African ancestry with spiritually motivating tales drawn from a book that was ...

Celebrated on 28th January 2025, this day is dedicated to honouring deceased ancestors. Devotees perform special prayers and rituals to seek blessings from their forefathers. The festival holds ...