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

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 ...

The trans-Saharan slave trade was distinct from its transatlantic cousin which relied mainly on slaves from western and central sub-Saharan Africa. These population censuses are unique because they ...

Ancient Ghana derived power and wealth from gold and the introduction of the camel during the Trans-Saharan trade increased the quantity of goods that were transported. Majority of the knowledge ...

The Nigerian government has signed agreements with Algeria and the Republic of Niger to advance the Trans-Saharan Gas ...

Contributions of gold to the Ghanaian economy Gold plays a vital role in Ghana’s economy, contributing significantly to various sectors and fostering national development. Below is a detailed analysis ...

ALGIERS, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- Algeria, Nigeria, and Niger signed agreements on Tuesday to advance the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP), a project aimed at linking Africa's gas reserves to European ...

Inhabited since 250 B.C., Djenné became a market centre and an important link in the trans-Saharan gold trade. In the 15th and 16th centuries, it was one of the centres for the propagation of Islam.

conquering sub-Saharan Africa and profiting from the trans-Saharan gold trade. Ahmad al-Mansur’s big plans to solve Morocco’s economic deficit with Europe were executed by one man. His name is ...

And the introduction of the camel in the Trans-Saharan trade boosted the amount of goods that could be transported. Most of our knowledge of Ghana comes from Arab writers. Al-Hamdani, for example ...