It was driven by the sultanates of the Middle East. African slaves ended up as sailors in Persia, pearl divers in the Gulf, soldiers in the Omani army and workers on the salt pans of Mesopotamia ...

Researchers are yet to confirm a genetic or physiological advantage in being a middle or long distance runner of East African origin, and it is most likely that the reasons for their success are many.

An curved arrow pointing right. When you hear "shea butter," you probably think of the West African kind. But in East Africa, a different variety of shea nut grows, called nilotica. It's easier to ...

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. NAIROBI: Citizens from East Africa will begin travelling with one passport globally from ...

It's a deliciously chewy, filling base to Indian curry, East African pilau, and paella, not to mention an essential ingredient in Japanese sushi and Cajun jambalaya. Knowing its ubiquitous status ...