Aish a traditional Mauritanian drink made from camel’s milk. Learn about its cultural significance, taste, look and smell.

Story behind a 19th-century Lagos photograph featuring three ordinary women traders, teachers, and healers during colonial Nigeria's transformation.

Mauritius, a jewel in the Indian Ocean, is renowned for its multicultural heritage and vibrant culinary traditions. This island nation’s cuisine is a testament to its history, shaped by the diverse ...

A Cataclysm That Shook Africa’s Wildlife For students fascinated by animals and Earth’s wild history, the African megatsunami is a jaw-dropping tale. About 73,000 years ago, a massive chunk of Fogo ...

After his wife’s death, a man places a plaque by the lake. Twenty years later, it's removed—but he and his son still find peace where it once stood.

Explore Somalia's most dangerous areas beyond the Green Line. Learn why these zones are off-limits and what travelers and journalists must know.

Planning a trip to Africa? Learn what kidnapping insurance covers, who needs it, and whether your U.S. travel insurance ...

Discover the latest on the eight men deported from the USA to South Sudan in July 2025 under the Trump administration. Learn about their identities.

João, an Angolan diamond miner or garimpeiro in Lunda Sul, the dream of diamond riches fades under false hope, armed guards and meager wages ...