Researchers have described two new psychoactive mushroom species in southern Africa, enhancing the documented biodiversity…
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Africa is the world’s second-largest and second-most populous continent, rich in cultural diversity and natural resources. It spans over 30 million square kilometers, encompassing a wide variety of climates and ecosystems, from the Sahara Desert in the north to the dense rainforests of the Congo Basin. Africa is home to 54 sovereign countries, each with its unique traditions, languages, and histories. The continent’s human history is profound, being the origin of Homo sapiens and a cradle of civilization. Economically, Africa is known for its vast mineral resources, including diamonds, gold, and oil, though many African countries face challenges such as poverty, political instability, and diseases. Recent decades have seen significant progress in areas such as economic growth, technological adoption, and political democratization. Africa also features some of the most stunning wildlife and picturesque landscapes in the world, making it a significant site for tourism and natural studies.
DNA research from human populations believed to be uncontactable or extinct helps probe the deep…
Recent studies indicate that the Horn of Africa may experience increasing dryness, contrary to the…
Faysal Bibi from the Museum für Naturkunde in Berlin, and Juan L. Cantalapiedra from the…
Research on nearly 65,000 children up to the age of 5 identified the prevalence of…
New research on ancient DNA shows that the Swahili coast of eastern Africa is home…
Life’s work of University of South Florida researcher uncovers first ancient DNA from Swahili civilization.…
The mystery of how the ancient city of Great Zimbabwe prospered for centuries in a…
A new study investigates whether microplastics are pervasive in Nigerian drinking water About 90% of…
Scientists have detected Marburg virus in fruit bats in Sierra Leone, marking the first time…
The discovery of gases released from deep beneath the Earth’s crust could help to explain…
New archeological analysis challenges long-standing hypotheses about ostrich eggshell beads and the spread of pastoralism…
Smallholder poverty in sub-Saharan Africa is often linked to sandy soils, which hold little water…
Researchers at the Universities of Abuja and Nigeria, in collaboration with the University of Bristol,…
Experts have outlined “compelling evidence” that suggests banning trophy hunting can negatively affect conservation –…
New research from Yale University shows that the use of protease inhibitor-based antiretroviral therapy for…
Hunter-gatherer and pastoralist tribes in sub-Saharan Africa, where humans are thought to have originated, even…
Since July 16th, 16 people have died in Uganda from an Ebola outbreak. Contrary to…