Olayinka Ajala, Leeds Beckett University - More than 40 Malian soldiers were killed and one of the country’s military bases was taken over in early June 2025 in a major attack by an al-Qaeda linked group, Jama'a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM), on the town of Boulikessi. The same group launched an attack on the historic city of Timbuktu. The...

On the terraced hillsides of Burundi, morning light falls across neat rows of cassava, maize, and beans—crops that sustain not only the nation’s kitchens but much of its economy. In this small, landlocked East African country, agriculture is more...

In Ethiopia, dance is not simply performance but a living record of history, shaped by centuries of ritual, celebration, and cultural memory. Across the country’s highlands, valleys, and plains, movements unfold that embody the distinct identities of Ethiopia’s many communities. Each gesture, each rhythm, carries a narrative that connects the present to generations past. Among the most widely recognized forms is the Eskista, a dance of the Amhara and Oromo people that relies on rapid, rolling movements of the shoulders. The style, sometimes described as one of the world’s most physically demanding traditional dances, is performed at weddings, harvest festivals, and communal gatherings. The sharp, percussive motions often mirror the...

Across the scattered volcanic islands of Cabo Verde, the air often carries the scent of something slow and deeply seasoned. In kitchens from Mindelo to Praia, pots simmer for hours, their contents transforming into the national dish: cachupa. More than a meal, it is a vessel of history, an emblem of hospitality, and a marker of home. The stew’s origins are humble. Born in rural fields, where scarcity demanded ingenuity, cachupa began as a farmer’s staple—corn, beans, and root vegetables coaxed into a dish hearty enough to sustain long days of labor. Over time, it evolved into something celebratory, appearing on wedding tables, during religious festivals, and at the center...

Across Eritrea, festivals illuminate the nation’s rich cultural heritage, revealing a mosaic of traditions rooted in centuries of history. These celebrations, scattered throughout the calendar, offer a window into the customs, music, dance,...

Zambia is a nation rich in culture and traditions, where storytelling serves as a powerful medium for sharing history and life lessons. You may find it fascinating that oral storytelling has been a...

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

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,...