Shea Butter -- The Perfect African Gift For Anyone Any Season

DNA tests reveal Hitler's Jewish and African roots

Geneticists identify groups of chromosomes called haplogroups, 'genetic fingerprints' that define populations.

Somalia rebels looking increasingly like Taliban

Men are forced to grow beards. Women can't leave home without a male relative. Music, movies and watching sports on TV are banned. Limbs are chopped off as punishment, and executions by stoning have become a public spectacle.

Russia Welcomes First Black Politician

Jean Gregoire Sagbo, a 48-year-old African native, recently made history after he was elected Russia's first Black politician.

President Obama hosts 100 youth leaders from 40 African countries via Internet at White House

It's great to see African youth leaders invited to talk with President Obama