A new map has revealed the most common religion ... In absolute numbers, Nigeria, due to its size, has the largest Muslim population in Africa, with about 115 million followers.

Map of countries in Africa with background shading indicating approximate relative density of human populations (data from the Global Rural-Urban Mapping Project) Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert!

Sub-Saharan Africa could reap significant benefits from its growing population—if the transition is well managed Sub-Saharan Africa’s most formidable economic asset could soon be its people. As the ...