The state of Takrur to the west had already adopted Islam as its official religion and evolved ever closer trading ties with North Africa. "The city of Ghana consists of two towns situated on a plain.

Each night, throughout Islam’s holy month of Ramadan, families gather, neighbors share food freely and communities come ...

Voters in the West African nation of Ghana are heading to the polls on Saturday to decide the country’s next parliament and president in tense, tightly contested elections that come amid biting ...