Introduction: the geographical and anthropological setting -- Is there an "African" Islam? -- The Bilād al-Maghrib: rebels, saints, and heretics -- The Sahara as connective space -- Dynamics of ...

As we observe Black History Month and prepare for the blessed month of Ramadan, it is befitting that we reflect on the extraordinary legacy of African Muslims — a legacy of scholarship, sovereignty, ...

Africa is home to some of the world’s oldest civilizations—nations whose histories span thousands of years, built on foundations of resilience, innovation, and cultural depth. These civilizations have ...

Watched by residents of the old quarter of Tunis, a court official stepped forward and unlocked the huge wooden doors. From the gloom within, volunteers began to bring out stools and chairs that had ...