Zulu custom opposes divorce except in very particular circumstances. But King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has turned to the courts ...

The latest conflict in eastern Congo has exposed endemic weaknesses in the country’s military, long known for corruption, extortion and abuse.

The Mardi Gras Indians continue to evolve with the times, yet they remain a lasting reflection of the foundation of deep ...

Before European colonisation, Cameroon was a rich tapestry of independent kingdoms, each with its own territory, leadership, culture and traditions ... and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. “They ...

Together with shoes supplied by Manolo Blahnik and hats by Virna Pasquinelli, the Tolu Coker women felt empowered, polished and worldly.

The different languages spoken in Zimbabwe offer a vibrant mix reflecting the country's rich cultural tapestry and historical ...

Rich in an ore used in electronics, the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has become a geopolitical minefield.

Since 1996, conflict in eastern DRC has led to approximately six million deaths. The First Congo War (1996–1997) began in the wake of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide, during which ethnic Hutu ...

While Yang’s work draws strength from premodern sources such as folk traditions ... these creatures include elements from Punjabi culture, such as goat bells and hair ornaments.

Lake Kivu in eastern DR Congo is bustling again with cargo and passenger boats. The lake was quiet for almost a month after rebels captured the port cities of Goma and Bukavu. What would happen if ...

It is high time the South African National Defence Forces' (SANDF) holed up in a UN base camp in DR Congo's North Kivu Province returned home since they have no business in AFC/M23 rebel-held ...

The AFC/M23 rebel coalition in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have their tails up, scoring a string of victories. After capturing Goma, the largest city in eastern DRC and the ...