Africa’s Great Rift Valley stretches across 3,500 miles of territory from the shores of Eritrea to the red soil of Mozambique, and is recognized by scientists as the birthplace of humankind.

You know the continent—but where did its name come from? From Roman generals to ancient tribes, the roots of “Africa” stretch far deeper than most realize.

Story of an African Mission--Sad Fate of the Missionaries--The Native Tribes. Share full article. Jan. 16, 1867. ... to pitch the Ealinton Tournament tent in Central Africa, ...

The Bantu-speaking tribes of South Africa; an ethnographical survey, edited for the (South African) Inter-University Committee for African Studies by I. Schapera. Contributors: Raymond A. Dart, ...

The Tutsi tribe is a major ethnic group found in Rwanda and Burundi. For generations, they have been known for their impressive height, with young adult males averaging 1.83 meters (6 feet) tall.

The Bantu-speaking Tribes of South Africa: an Ethnographical Survey. Edited for the (South African) Inter-University Committee for African Studies by I. Schapera. Pp. xv + 453 + 24 plates.

The Bushman Tribes of Southern Africa. A. M. Duggan-Cronin; with an Introductory Article on the Bushman Tribes and Descriptive Notes on the Plates, by D. F. Bleek. Pp. v + 15 + 40 plates.

In 2003, Dr. Kittles partnered with Dr. Gina Paige to launch African Ancestry Inc., a genetic tracing company that boasts the largest database of African lineages dating back 500 to 2,000 years.