The desert covers over 3.3 million square miles, which means it's roughly the same size as the entire United States.

Researchers analysed the first genomes from people who lived in what is called the "Green Sahara". They obtained DNA from the ...

Join presenter, Chioma, for an introduction to the physical geography of the continent of Africa, from the Sahara Desert in ...

While some countries cram millions into bustling urban centers, others spread their populations thinly across vast, often ...

Rusting pipes in a barren field and unpaid workers are what remain after a U.S. company promised to turn a huge piece of land ...

A militant leader from Mali championed a rock band and helped write a hit song before leading an Islamist army that killed ...

Brits set to venture abroad for a holiday are urged to check crucial information prior to departure as the Foreign Office has issued travel warnings for 52 countries. The Government body cautions ...

I'm 26 and have traveled to nearly 100 countries around the world. My love for travel started when I took a trip to Ghana in college. A few of my favorite travel destinations include Argentina ...

For the eighth year in a row, Finland has been named the happiest country in the world, while the United States hits a new low. Plus, more on the state of happiness and well-being around the globe.

The World Happiness Report has once again revealed the happiest countries on the planet, with some surprise movers and shakers. The report makes use of Gallup data to track how citizens around the ...