African Royal Family Trees

In many mythologies, music is associated with the explosion of life and bursts of creativity. But it’s also used to explore the dark side of human nature: the desire to manipulate our surroundings, or to control others.

In recent years we have seen a very welcome uptick in the number of fantasy books inspired by West African folklore. The Afrofuturism and Africanfuturism movements have paved the way for Black authors across the diaspora to build worlds...

Energy from the sun gives heat, offers a bright reprieve from the darkness of night, and serves as the base for our entire food chain. It is no wonder it plays a central role in nearly all world mythologies.

For many of us, the firefly is a mystical, enchanting creature of the twilight. To the people of some West-African cultures, however, the firefly brings to mind a malevolent, shapeshifting, blood-sucking monster of lore: the Adze.

In most schools in America, we are taught that "European diseases" killed off the indigenous peoples of the New World. But what about Africa and Asia? Why weren't they affected?

Bino and Fino learn about the Great Walls of Benin of the Benin Kingdom

Some 200 soldiers, mainly from Nigeria and Ivory Coast, have been deployed to the country.

Business activity is returning to Benin following a coup attempt against President Patrice Talon.

The emergency landing of a Nigerian military plane in western Burkina Faso has reignited tensions between Abuja and the Alliance of Sahel States, or AES.

A failed coup attempt in Benin has resulted in several deaths, prompting national mourning and heightened political tension. President Patrice Talon’s government has observed a moment of silence to honour those who lost their lives...

Pix of the Day: December 8, 2025

A group of soldiers has appeared on Benin 's state television announcing the dissolution of the government in an apparent coup, the latest of many in West Africa.

Chaos unfolds in Benin after soldiers announced they have toppled President Patrice Talon’s government. The sudden military claim has created uncertainty across the nation and raised questions about stability, governance, and regional...

Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.

"I feel incredibly proud to be a part of the importance of this moment. The significance of this moment and what it means is so special, so powerful, and I feel inspired", the singer said in her speech at the ceremony.

The government says it wants to stop smugglers and criminals who pose a threat to the country and its economy and will keep the borders closed for now.

Morocco's 21st Gnaoua World Music Festival has ended in the seaside town of Essaouira after assaulting the senses of almost half a million festival-goers.



Gnaoua musicians from across the country celebrated...

At least 35 people, including a child, were killed after a blaze engulfed an illegal fuel depot along Benin’s border with Nigeria

The high cost of local produce and transportation remain a source of worry for many in Benin.

Voters in Benin will head to the polls on Sunday to elect members of parliament.

A museum in London has signed over the ownership of its entire collection of Benin Bronzes to the Nigerian government.

Over a century after they were stolen, a London museum agrees to hand back 72 priceless artefacts.

President Macron continues with his visit to three African countries to improve relations with former colonies.