Ancient Mali was essentially a trade nation ... During Musa's time, West Africa was abundant with gold and salt as well as cultural centers such as Timbuktu, which he used as a means of sustaining ...

Timbuktu, home to the famous Sankore University, was also an important cultural center. Why did Mali become poor ... the UN's category for the poorest and weakest nations in the world. Ancient Mali ...

TEHRAN - Nestled on the northern edge of a barren desert, Padeh is a hidden gem in Semnan province that beckons history ...

St. Paul's historic Rondo neighborhood, entrepreneur Tyrone Minor is on a mission to revitalize the economic spirit through ...

Despite its small size, The Gambia has a rich history, vibrant culture, and diverse wildlife, but what appeals to the ...

Mali’s Transitional National Council passed a law on October 31 that makes homosexuality a criminal offense. The new ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The sole caretaker of the pyramids ...

OCTOBER IS Black History Month UK, since 1987 when Ghanaian migrant Akyaaba Addai-Sebo helped to organise UK’s debut BHM, ...

Mali’s capital, into a line of griots, the musician-historians of his culture’s tradition. On the widely acclaimed 1999 album ...

Mark Bristow is confident about concluding negotiations with Mali's government over the Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex.The Barrick chief executive told Reuters that the miner has offered Mali 55% of ...

Mali offers a rich cultural experience, with historical landmarks ... the world's largest mud-brick structure. This ancient city was once an important centre of trade and learning and offers a glimpse ...

TASS/. A court in Mali has opened a case over the government’s complaint accusing several employees of the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) of espionage ...