5 days ago · Off the coasts of Africa a number of islands are associated with the continent. Of these Madagascar, one of the largest islands in the world, is the most significant.

Algeria is Africa's largest country by area, and Nigeria is its largest by population. African nations cooperate through the establishment of the African Union, which is headquartered in Addis …

Widely recognized as the birthplace of humankind, Africa saw the rise of great kingdoms, faced the transatlantic slave trade, colonization and Apartheid. Illustration by Eduardo Ramón Trejo....

Many Africans speak Igbo, Swahili, Kanuri, and Yoruba, among other languages. The African continent covers an area of 11,698,000 square miles (30,300,000 km2), stretching from the …

For many thousands of years, Africans have contributed to the cultural heritage of the world, creating masterful works of astonishing innovation and creativity. Today, over 680 million …

Jun 4, 2025 · Widely believed to be the “cradle of humankind,” Africa is the only continent with fossil evidence of human beings (Homo sapiens) and their ancestors through each key stage …

Much of Africa's cultural activity centers on the family and the ethnic group. Art, music, and oral literature serve to reinforce existing religious and social patterns.

Dec 8, 2025 · Donald Trump says white South Africans are being persecuted and so qualify for asylum but black farmers are also being killed.

Jan 14, 2025 · It is what has earned Africans the title of “sons and daughters of the soil,” a phrase that speaks to the deep connection between people and land, between identity and history. …

Feb 10, 2024 · Understanding and appreciating this diversity is not just important for Africans but for everyone, as it offers a window into the varied ways human societies can develop and …