Since the African continent was divided at the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885, the struggle for its wealth has played out on two fronts. The first was political, as European powers, starting with King ...

Land reform in South Africa has followed a familiar script—conquest, displacement, and struggle. The names change, but the fights remain the same.

Researchers have uncovered the origins and genetic diversity of the Fulani, one of Africa's largest pastoral populations. The ...

Madagascar owes its name to Marco Polo. The famous traveler heard about the island during his wanderings in Africa. The name ...

PS editor Jessica Andrews writes about why Black hair is so integral to community, and why we're celebrating Black hair in an ...

“It’s these people who tell me they’ve seen mokele-mbembe. I think what it really shows is how folklore is starting to reflect the reality of a shrinking ecosystem.” The legend of mokele-mbembe ...

The United Nations warned today that two southern Sudan states were “on the brink of catastrophe” after a recent eruption of violence reportedly killed at least 80 people in one city.

With a number of black haircare products on the market, its hard to decide which one helps or hurts our hair. Here's what to ...

Different African communities have developed distinct hairstyles that have crossed the Atlantic into the western world and have influenced global beauty trends. In ancient African societies, the ...

Every move by the 'King' was followed. The two coaches -- Sarandeep and Bantu -- were by his side throughout and it would be difficult for photographers or videographers to edit them from the frame.

The Shoshone-Paiute-Tribes, Shoshone-Bannock Tribes and Coeur D'Alene Tribe have issued statements. All acknowledge that Native Tribes existed long before the United States and emphasize the ...