Growing up in a lively Nigerian household with two brothers, two sisters, and parents who encouraged curiosity, Joy Omewa’s ...

An isolated burial in Sudan has revealed the first evidence of an unknown funeral ritual that took place nearly 4,000 years ago in a little-known African kingdom, a new study finds.

There’s a significant shift towards the recognition of customary rights and the strengthening of women’s land rights.

Two 7,000-year-old mummies found in Libya reveal an isolated North African lineage and rewrite the genetic history of the Green Sahara.

In the Luo tribe of East Africa, widows follow a unique tradition of sleeping beside their husband’s dead body. The ritual ...

Director of Medea Leila Henriques reveals how she brought ancient Greek tragedy into contemporary Johannesburg.

Aside from their love of the sea, the ancient Greeks and Vikings shared much more that united them and divided them.

Busy schedules can be a hurdle to healthy living, but a common kitchen spice, nutmeg (Jaiphal), offers a simple solution.

Queen Mother did not have a lot of formal education and did not leave a written record of her work. In the past, many writers ...

This is Article 2 of the seven-part series, “Bridges of Liberation: Jewish & African Paths to Freedom.” The full disclaimer regarding my independent views is contained in the preceding article: ...

From bodybuilding and raw food living, to a lifetime of community service, three women prove that longevity in Black womanhood is a radical, joyful act that is always worth honoring.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has broken the glass ceiling to become Japan's first female leader. She may soon face ...