In our series of letters from African journalists, Sola Odunfa looks at why it is a good idea for Nigeria to reintroduce history as a school subject.

First vote of confidence in Tunisia's history is expected to unseat prime minister Habib Essid.

Three years on, Egyptians reflect on the worst attack on protesters in modern history.

Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) ? The relapse of polio in Nigeria is increasing as a two-year-old boy with no vaccination history has been confirmed to be affected by Wild Polio Virus (WPV) in Monguno ward of Mo...

(Source: Embassy of Canada in France) September 1, 2016 - Bamako, Mali Check against delivery. This speech has been translated in accordance with the Government of Canada's official languages policy an...

[Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -The history researchers Hassan Remaoun and Mohamed Lahcen Zeghidi called to step up pressure on France to recognize its crimes against humanity committed during its pr...

Nigeria has announced major plans to launch its first manned mission into space as early as 2030, according to a recent statement by the country#8217;s Ministry of Science and Technology. The launch wi...

Islamist politician Hassan al-Turabi, one of the most divisive figures in Sudan's turbulent history, dies at the age of 84.

First such trial in country's history involves General Hassan, who embodied army's fight against armed groups.

Ahmed Hussen made history in the election when he became the first Somali-born Canadian elected to parliament.