Our human species emerged in Africa around 300,000 years ago but scientists don't yet have a clear picture of what kind of ...

In fact, the culture was around for so long that ... Ethiopia, meanwhile, is considered to be the oldest independent country in Africa, and one of the most ancient on the planet.

Many ancient civilisations have emerged throughout the African continent's history, laying the groundwork for contemporary ...

A new study analyzes the genomes of individual specimens found at the Oakhurst rock shelter in southern South Africa. These genomes provide a glimpse into some of the oldest human cultures ever ...