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In "Texas Hold 'Em," the singer is accompanied by a banjo. It's often thought of as a quintessential Americana instrument. But the history of the banjo tells a different story.

Legal proceedings began in the Nigerian capital Abuja on Thursday, targeting the cryptocurrency exchange Binance and two of its executives on charges of money laundering and tax evasion. Tigran Gambaryan, a US citizen and Binance's head of financial crimes compliance, appeared alone in court after Nadeem Anjarwalla, a British-Kenyan and…

Researchers applaud move away from fossil fuels but say more must be done to mitigate effects on endangered species

Zimbabwe declares state of disaster due to severe drought in Southern Africa, seeking billion for humanitarian aid. Urgent appeals for assistance in Zam...

Guadeloupe-born author Maryse Condé, who best known for novels tackling the legacy of slavery and colonialism in Africa and the Caribbean, has died aged of 90.

Discover the SEAMA ecoregion in Africa, home to unique species facing threats. Conservation efforts are crucial.

As the 44-year-old is sworn in after a crucial election, we chart the road to victory for Africa’s youngest leader.

French writer Maryse Conde, who died on Tuesday at the age of 90, became one of the greatest chroniclers of the struggles and triumphs of the descendants of Africans taken as slaves to the Caribbean.

The mother of four, who once said she "did not have the confidence to present her writing to the outside world", was in her eighties before she won a major award, in 2018.