In East Africa a slave trade was well established before the Europeans arrived on the scene. It was driven by the sultanates of the Middle East. African slaves ended up as sailors in Persia ...

In contrast to North Africa, East Africa was never subject to one wide, sweeping Muslim takeover. Islam came to the East African coast in many waves and at different times. There is no single date ...

A celebrated British historian once said there was only the history of ... Kush was an African superpower and its influence extended to what is now called the Middle East. The kingdom lasted ...

In contrast to North Africa, East Africa was never subject to one wide, sweeping Muslim takeover. Islam came to the East African coast in many waves and at different times. There is no single date ...

Famine continues to threaten four countries affected by conflict and climate shocks. East African countries are being hit hard by ongoing conflicts, global inequality and surging food prices. Five ...

Wildlife photographer Todd Gustafson captures stories of competition, courtship, family, hunting and flight to illustrate the hidden life of East African birds. To the Ends of the Earth ...