This article was originally published on Common Edge. In spite of the lull in the global construction industry over the last couple of years, megacity projects in Africa have continued unabated, as ...

A Catholic sister and a Maasai woman arrive just after dawn in the rain and mud to attend a mass given by Pope Francis at the campus of the University of Nairobi in 2015. (Credit: Ben Curtis/AP.) ...

From the rhythms of West African drumming to the intricate patterns of East African textiles, African cultures offer a vibrant tapestry of tradition, history and innovation. Across the continent’s 54 ...

Each year on Dec. 26, Kwanzaa, the seven-day-long holiday that celebrates African heritage within African American and Pan-African culture, begins — lasting until Jan. 1. The secular holiday ...

While respect for and adherence to culture and values are deeply embedded in African society, the tendency for deference and not challenging authority or convention harms entrepreneurship on the ...

In a call to action for universities and society at large, this inspiring lecture underscored the power of language as a ...

Initiation rites in Africa mark a transition for the initiates from one stage in life to another, and are aimed at imparting knowledge and moral values that help them embrace and ably perform their ...

Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has expressed concern over the growing trend of parents neglecting to instill African cultural values in the upbringing of their children. Speaking recently, the actor ...

Church leaders tell the Register that rogue NGOs and recruitment into sex parties are among the ways Western entities are imposing LGBTQ ‘proselytization’ in Africa. Youth — street kids in Kampala, ...

Addis Ababa — The African Union (AU) is calling on communities across the continent to prioritize holistic well-being, including economic security, social harmony, and health literacy, as the critical ...