A jihadist state is a structure that operates under Islamic law, or sharia, and is directed by a single leader, or caliph, who combines political and religious ... region of west Africa include ...

While genetic tests can reveal the ancestry of enslaved individuals, strontium analysis can now home in on where they actually grew up.

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histories and religions. Narrator: From the medieval ages, West Africa was home to a range of powerful kingdoms and empires with their own diverse cultures, identities and people. The 13th century ...

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According to the Observatory for Religious Freedom in Africa ... Groups such as Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province also remain influential and have tightened their control ...

Tens of millions of American Christians are embracing a charismatic movement known as the New Apostolic Reformation, which ...

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NEW OLREANS (NEXSTAR) — Yes, Voodoo is still practiced in New Orleans and will be on display for tourists visiting for the Super Bowl. But it’s not what you might have pictured from the movies… Voodoo ...

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