Gris-gris are rooted in traditional African faiths that believe vital powers in animals and nature may be unlocked — to harm, ...

Militaries that have taken power in Africa's Sahel region - notably Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger - have put pressure on western mining firms for a fairer distribution of revenue from the lucrative ...

Houston boasts the largest West African population in the country, and one resident with Nigerian roots is showcasing his heritage at ChopnBlok restaurant.

Most gold production and reserves in west Africa are found within the west African craton. This is one of the world’s oldest ...

Africa is no longer chained to the West without recourse. China’s ascendency, Russia’s resurgence and the mounting global ...

Listeners swayed as the celebrated Malian duo Amadou and Mariam sang from a stage on the banks of the Niger River at an ...

Super Bowl Halftime show performer Zül-Qarnaįn Nantambu explained why he displayed the Palestinian-Sudanese flag.