‘Fishing cartel’ could boost economies of African countries
Banding together to sell fishing rights could generate economic benefits for African countries and also protect their seas’ biodiversity.
‘Fishing cartel’ could boost economies of African countries
Banding together to sell fishing rights could generate economic benefits for African countries and also protect their seas’ biodiversity.
Ancient leaf wax holds clues to future climate
Ancient sediment containing leaf wax offer insights into the future climate of Africa, say researchers.
Algorithm leads to new theory of human origins in Africa
To shed light on where, when, and how humans originated in Africa, researchers took a new approach using contemporary genomic evidence.
DNA reveals Persian-African heritage on ‘Swahili coast’
Ancient trade fostered relationships between Asian merchants and African traders and their families, research finds.
Artifacts reveal cultural links from southern Africa’s past
Geochemical analyses on copper artifacts from southern Africa reveal centuries of previously unknown cultural connections in the region.
Cancer cases and deaths in Africa could double by 2040
Westernized lifestyles and dietary changes may partially explain why cancer cases and deaths in Africa are expected to double during the next two decades.
DNA from ancient African foragers indicates cultural change
An unprecedented dataset of ancient African DNA let researchers outline major demographic shifts that took place between about 80,000 and 20,000 years ago.
Watering holes in Africa are parasite hotspots
Watering holes in Africa quench the thirst of animals during dry seasons, but they’re also hotspots for parasites that infect the animals.