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 ...

Rabbit learned the hard way in this African folktale to never to make the moon angry and most importantly never interfere with a messenger.

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.

Nigeria is Africa’s beer belly—literally and culturally. Discover why the Bulge of Africa is a brewing powerhouse beer lovers can’t ignore.

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 includes it.