Brooks Marmon, University of Pretoria - Edson Sithole was born in what was then Southern Rhodesia in 1935. He was the first black person in southern Africa to obtain a Doctor of Laws degree. He was the second black person in the country (which became Zimbabwe in 1980) to qualify as a lawyer, and co-founded Rhodesia’s African Bar Association...

By Robert Stales In the wake of decades defined by oil wealth and its volatile cycles, Angola is attempting one of the most ambitious economic recalibrations on the African continent. The nation—once tethered almost entirely to petroleum exports—is now engaged...

In the markets of Eswatini, colors seem to spill across every stall, from strings of beads catching the sunlight to baskets stacked in intricate patterns. Here, artisans transform the natural resources of their surroundings into objects that carry both practical use and symbolic meaning. Handmade jewelry, pottery, textiles, and woven goods form not only the backbone of a thriving local craft economy but also a living record of Swazi cultural identity. Beadwork remains among the most recognizable traditions. Necklaces, bracelets, and earrings fashioned with glass, stone, and shells are imbued with motifs drawn from nature and daily life. Each piece reflects an artisan’s interpretation of heritage while serving as a...

In the humid lowlands of Côte d’Ivoire, where morning mists hang over fields of emerald foliage, cocoa pods swell in shades of yellow, orange, and deep crimson. Here, in the world’s largest producer of cocoa beans, the global story of chocolate begins—not in the gleaming factories of Europe or North America, but in smallholder farms where cultivation is a way of life. The landscape is a study in abundance. Rolling hills give way to dense groves where the cacao trees thrive under a canopy of taller shade plants. Their gnarled trunks and glossy leaves conceal the heavy pods that, once split, reveal the bitter seeds destined for transformation. This tropical...

Most visitors to Tunisia often find themselves enchanted by the historic Medina streets that tell the story of a vibrant, culturally-rich past. As you wander through the narrow, winding alleyways, you will encounter...

With a wealth of architectural wonders, Morocco stands as a true testament to cultural fusion. As you journey through this vibrant North African kingdom, you will notice how the blend of Arab, Berber,...

Ara Monadjem, University of Eswatini Africa is the world’s most...

Fabrice Lollia, Université Gustave Eiffel Social networks have revolutionised the...

Heike Baumüller, University of Bonn and Bezawit Beyene Chichaibelu,...

Thomas L. Cherpes, The Ohio State University Diagnoses for sexually...