West Africa is fast gaining recognition for its ... For the intrepid and inquisitive traveller, an extraordinary realm of ancient rituals, trances and fetishes awaits discovery.

In the ancient town of Ouidah, located in southern Benin, the annual Voodoo Festival unfolds with a vibrant mix of dance, ...

The ancient wisdom of African traditions is reshaping global approaches to health and wellness, offering solutions that ...

The tradition of star chart mapping in Africa extends far back in history, suggesting that ancient African cultures were keen ...

Nabta Playa, discovered in 1974, is a prehistoric site located in a remote desert region near the border of Egypt and Sudan.

The 20th king of the Bamoun people, Mouhammad Nabil Mfourifoum Mbombo Njoya, stood up from his ornate throne -- a replica of the original, now at a German museum -- for the ancient ritual to get ...