A detailed look at the genetic makeup of ethnic groups within African countries reveals a complex pattern of genetic variation and a long history of intermixing

The genetic variation of 1333 people from over 150 ethnic groups in Cameroon, the Republic of the Congo, Ghana, Nigeria, and Sudan were studied with deep implications about ancient African socities

A new genetic study¹ has found evidence of ancient empires and migrations in Africa. The study, which was conducted by researchers at UCL, used data from more than 1,300 individuals from 150 ethnic groups from across Africa. The researchers found that people from different parts of Africa intermixed at different times and places, likely due to migration …