Russian Team Uncovers 6,000-Year-Old Cattle Cult Burial in Sudan’s Nubian Desert
A Russian archaeological expedition has uncovered a remarkable 6,000-year-old ritual cattle burial in Sudan’s Nubian Desert, shedding new light on ancient African spiritual practices and the origins of cattle domestication.…
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France Hands Over Ancient Artifacts to Ethiopia in a Historic Move
In a significant gesture of cultural collaboration, France has handed over three prehistoric artifacts to Ethiopia, marking a pivotal moment…
From Fela Kuti to Jimi Hendrix and The Grateful Dead – the story of music manager Rikki Stein
Rikki Stein, born into a regular, middle-class home in the UK, has had what must have seemed an unlikely career.…
Anglo-Boer War: how a bloody conflict 125 years ago still shapes South Africa
The 125th anniversary of the Anglo-Boer War of 1899-1902 is marked on 11 October 2024. Also known as the South…
Senegal female rappers aren’t letting obstacles get in their way – who the rising voices are
In Senegal, rap music and hip-hop culture emerged in the 1980s, driven by the urban youth. It has grown to…
Nuer people have a sacred connection to birds – it can guide conservation in Ethiopia and South Sudan
The Nuer are a large pastoralist community living in western Ethiopia and South Sudan in east Africa. They rely on…
Madagascar mysterious Teniky rock architecture: Study suggests a link to ancient Persia
In the heart of Isalo National Park in central-southern Madagascar, at least 200km from the sea in any direction, is…
