This week I moderated a conversation about the three great West African empires of the medieval period between 1100-1500 AD: ...

The history of Gwollu, in Ghana’s Upper West Region, is inseparable from the great resistance mounted by African communities against enslavement.

Many historians consider the Kanem-Bornu Empire to be one of the longest-lasting empires in African history, which emerged ...

Once wealthier and more influential than London, this city remains a legendary hub of trade, learning, and African heritage.

Analysis - Nigeria, a nation blessed with abundant resources and a vibrant people, stands at a crossroads. As the world ...

After a decade of instability caused by Boko Haram’s activities, Yobe State is regaining its position as a regional economic ...

Engineers and community-based organizations praise the pace and quality of the Sokoto-Badagry highway, a landmark project set ...

That was never more true than in November, as President Donald Trump’s trade war sent global container demand up 7.2% across ...

Yusuf Tuggar, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, has called on Europe and Africa to resist isolationist impulses and instead strengthen cooperation anchored on history, geography and shared ...

Without minimising Europe’s shameful role, this chilling book exposes the extent of the historic slave trade within Africa ...

President Trump de-escalated his threats to seize Greenland and hammer Europe with new tariffs Wednesday, but some lawmakers ...