Between the 16th and 19th centuries, as many as a thousand slave ships carrying captive Africans sank while crossing the Atlantic Ocean. National Geographic explorer and writer Tara Roberts has been ...

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, announced a $400 million plan to revive a second production line at the Mugher cement ...

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 cuddly, colorful parrots have become a symbol of Valentine’s Day. Here’s what to know about the famously affectionate ...

Ahead of the publication of her new novel, Dream Count, Chimamanda Ngozie Adichie tells the story of her first love.

Presently, Nigeria is one of the leading African countries in terms of economic development and cultural and linguistic vibrancy. The Nigerian economic is one of the biggest in Africa. Although ...

When you see a picture for the first time, you have no idea who pressed the shutter. Photography can be a great equalizer when it comes to race and representation.

Geographic Expeditions just launched a 10-day cruise through Egypt that includes a private rooftop for the eclipse viewing ...

My boyfriend, Sam [Rockwell], was shooting a movie in South Africa, so I joined him and we spent five days on safari. The ...