Unearthing Lost Human Lineages in Africa's Namib Desert

Researchers conducting DNA research in the Angolan Namib desert have discovered groups believed to have vanished 50 years ago, including the Kwepe community and the last speakers of the click-language Kwadi. The study reveals unique pre-Bantu ancestry found only in the Namib desert, shedding light on the complex histories of migrations and contacts in southern Africa. The research highlights the importance of modern DNA studies in understanding Africa's genetic framework and complements ancient DNA research in exploring the continent's deep genetic structure.