You know the continent—but where did its name come from? From Roman generals to ancient tribes, the roots of “Africa” stretch ...

African Ancestry executives say this large database makes it possible to pinpoint a person's origin to a specific region and sometimes tribe. "It can be done," said Gina Paige, a co-owner of the ...

Of the 45 distinct ethnic groups that live in this region, the Mursi (along with the Surma people) are visually distinct, recognized by large lip plates worn by the women of the tribe.

Oryx provided large SUVs and drivers, plus a chef and other support staff as we camped with the Surma tribe. I brought along my Canon 6D DSLR camera, a 24-70 mm lens and a 50 mm prime lens.

Many African tribes are known for their tenacity and agility in the face of war, which is why the warrior and army tribes in Africa were a formidable force. Editions: 🇳🇬 Nigeria ...

The Bambuti tribe, also know as Mbuti, are Africa's shortest tribe, averaging under 4 feet 6 inches (137 cm) in height. By contrast the median height of African males is 168cm, while that for ...