Rocks, dunes, sand and dust - large areas of Namibia in southwest Africa are characterized ... And yet they are crucial for the survival of many living beings.

Here’s what scientists know about the life form and why it could change their understanding of desert ecosystems.

Scientists discovered extraordinary structures near desert regions of Namibia, Oman, and Saudi Arabia that may represent unknown microorganisms. The microorganism exists within the Namibian desert, ...

Southern Africa's desert nation of Namibia swore in its first woman president Friday after Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah won elections last year that extended the ruling party's 35-year grip on power.