Who counts as an intellectual? In many traditions, the figure of the intellectual is tied to the search for truth, social ...

Africa must plan to respond effectively to disease outbreaks without international help, a top public health official said Wednesday, warning that the continent of 1.3 billion people is “on its own” ...

The story began in Africa. Paige Elenson, a native New Yorker, spied African acrobats doing crazy handstands. She joined in. Elenson, who practices an acrobatic brand of yoga, later started Africa ...

Largest Directory of Financial Assistance Programs for African Americans Enhances Reach and Support Tools Many individuals and families across the United States face financial hardship, often ...

Thanks to the "KONY 2012" video made by the San Diego-based organization Invisible Children, millions of people are suddenly interested in humanitarian crises in Central Africa. This is great news, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi pledged on Friday to help Africa accelerate its economic development as Beijing looks to ...