Its emperor Mansa Musa was placed on medieval European maps of Africa with description: "The king is the richest and most noble because his country abounds in gold." Under him, the empire reached its ...

In the 1230s, a man called Sundiata Keita incorporated a series of smaller kingdoms into the Mali Empire. The empire was central to several key trading routes, and with the support of a well ...

Mansa Musa's net worth, which positions him as the wealthiest man in history is still debatable. As the richest possessor of ...

Yakubu Gowon, the only surviving founding father of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), says he is ...

When we think of wealthy figures, we might imagine the likes of Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Apple CEO Tim Cook – but one ...

The nation’s longest-running African film festival returns to Portland, highlighting women in filmmaking and the theme of ...

According to US Weekly, Chicago rapper Vic Mensa has joined his good friend and longtime partner-in-rhyme Chance The Rapper ...

Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, has disclosed that President John Dramani Mahama is working ...

Bronze panels, like this one, have recorded the history of the kingdom. Sundiata Keita was the first ruler of the Mali Empire. His name means ‘lion prince’ and he was known for his great skill ...

Gold mining CEOs say they won't invest in new mines Mali's new tax, ownership seen as deterrent to new investors CAPE TOWN, Feb 4 (Reuters) - A new mining law in Mali that raises taxes and seeks ...

For the first time in history, "white oil" was discovered. This region of the planet is home to millions of people. White ...

With its historical relics, worn but sturdy wood reading table and hundreds of ancient books lining the walls, it’s easy to imagine friars hard at work in the Guardian Angels Friary Library.