Kenya's President William Ruto is a man of many nicknames. El Chapo, Kasongo, Hustler, Deputy Jesus and Chicken Seller are ...

Joy Ohon amused fans with her Swahili slip-ups on the Oga Obinna Show, confidently mixing up proverbs and giving unexpected answers like mayai haina mlango.

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The Chinese Embassy in Dar es Salaam became a stage for cultural connection. More than 40 Tanzanian officials, diplomats, and cultural figures gathered to ...

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As part of the 250Lex celebrations, a fashion and dance show will be held at the Lexington History Museum this weekend.

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Below, five African adventures—from the deep jungles of Congo to the museums of Benin—that take you far beyond the savanna.

Last year, young people came out onto the streets of Nairobi ... Vasco da Gama, and the Swahili word danganya, which means "to lie". Ruto's honesty has also been called into question with Kaunda ...