Leo Africanus, was amazed at the wealth and quantity of slaves to be found in Gao, the capital of Songhay, which he visited in 1510 and 1513 when the empire was at the height of its power under ...

In the ancient caravan city of Timbuktu, many nights before I encountered the bibliophile or the marabout, or comforted the Green Beret's girlfriend, I was summoned to a rooftop to meet the salt ...

Prosecutors say al-Hassan ag Abdoul Aziz ag Mohamed ag Mahmoud led a "reign of terror" in Timbuktu after it was overrun in 2012 by the al-Qaeda-linked Ansar Dine group. Hassan, who remained ...

‘Tis the season for healthy hedonism! (But isn’t it always in the life of a Leo?) There’s a reason we say this though. On Monday, November 11 radiant Venus swoops into Capricorn and your ...

Significant shifts may be in store for your existing relationship, Leo, or your life if you’re still single. During this time, you are encouraged to reflect on how you view commitment and what ...

The new year is almost here? Do you have a planner ready? Maybe you want to try making your digital planner instead of buying one. Perhaps you have organization as a top priority for 2025. What ...

Feel like hiding from the world, Leo? Even if that’s the opposite of your usual M.O., we can hardly blame you. With the Sun in Scorpio and your sensitive fourth house until November 21 ...

Take extra time to be kind to yourself today. Leo, this week is a cosmic dance of change and opportunity. With the Full Moon in Taurus on the 15th, picture it as a wise old friend urging you to ...

The Scorpio new moon on November 1 brings intense new beginnings to your household and family affairs, signifying a need to withdraw and prioritize any private matters that demand your attention ...