A tiny termite might see an elephant's foot as a threat but losing herbivores to hunting may cause even more problems for them.

Last week, the World Health Organization declared the year-long Ebola outbreak in Congo a global health emergency. Did they wait too long?

New research explores the likelihood of violence in postcolonial sub-Saharan African countries.

Archaeology and materials science confirm the "pure gold" coins of medieval West Africa. "...the process used to refine gold in Tadmekka is real."

DNA evidence from ancient skeletons is beginning to tell the complex story of herding and farming in East Africa.

"If you're a poor farmer in Africa, you're not going to wait several years to get positive returns. You're just worried about getting through this year."

Calls to end "child marriage" are prone to stereotypes, say researchers who investigated the ages and decision-making of girls and their families in Tanzania.

Researchers have discovered and digitally cataloged a huge trove of manuscripts from an understudied area in Islamic studies. See the database for yourself.

Would a refrigerated supply chain for food in sub-Saharan Africa cut or increase emissions? A new study evaluates the pros and cons.