Ghana's Most Beautiful winner Selorm Magdalene Gafah has turned heads with her custom-made African print gown and stylish ...

During the frigid winters of Scandinavia, it’s no wonder that ancient people looked to a goddess who embodied the harsh beauty of the frozen landscape. Skadi (Skaði), the formidable deity of winter, ...

But the tall tale never quite hooks you. It’s not ripped from the headlines, but Tyler Cornack’s comedy “Mermaid” certainly seems inspired by them — specifically, the strange “Florida ...

Six key breeding areas are to be safeguarded to help save the African penguin, following a landmark court order in South Africa. Last year scientists warned that the species was declining by ...

Many of these statues dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite have become timeless icons, recognized worldwide in their original forms or through similar reconstructions. Variant of the Statue of Aphrodite ...

East African leaders and Saudi royals are among those profiting off a lucrative, deadly trade in domestic workers. By Abdi Latif Dahir and Justin Scheck Photographs by Kiana Hayeri Abdi Latif ...

However, according to a 2018 land audit by the South African government, white farmers owned 72% of the country's individually-held farmland. South Africa's government, which is made up of 10 ...

Ancient Egypt is famous for its pyramids, hieroglyphics, and mysterious artifacts, but its gods and goddesses are equally fascinating. Studying these figures helps us better understand the ...

ODM Party Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna and Tanzanian opposition politician Tundu Lissu are among several African leaders held up at Luanda Airport Thursday after their entry into Angola was blocked ...

On February 14th, 2020, Redditor u/HeadOfSpectre posted a story to the subreddit /r/NoSleep [2] about a fisherman who is tasked with capturing a mermaid for some eccentric rich people to eat, ...

Athol Fugard, who has died aged 92, was widely acclaimed as one of South Africa's greatest playwrights. The son of an Afrikaner mother, he was best known for his politically charged plays ...