Society & Culture

The total number of languages natively spoken in Africa is said to be between 1,250 and 2,100, and by some counts at over 3,000. Below are how to say thank you in 34 African languages

Based on their exchange rate to the dollar, the currencies below are the strongest currencies in Africa. Top 10 Strongest Currencies In Africa - 2024 To compare the value of the African currencies below, we have used the United State's dollar...

Slavery in Mauritania is not a thing of the past. The practice persists to this day despite laws abolishing and criminalizing it

Woyengi is the creator goddess of the Ijo people of Nigeria. She is also known as the goddess of fate in certain depictions.

Corruption is a major issue in many African countries, and there are several nations that have been identified as having particularly high levels of corruption. The most corrupt country in Africa is a subject of debate, as different rankings...

The Dinka peoples of South Sudan are known all over the world for their height, some refer to their land as the land of giants: on average, its men stand almost 6ft according to a recent survey conducted in the country.

The Abagana Ambush which happened on March 31, 1968 was an ambush by Biafran guerrilla troops that wiped out the Nigerian 2 Division.

In the island country of Madagascar, there exists an incredible and little-known form of bullfighting called 'Savika'.

King Gbudue was a royal Azande leader and arguably the most prominent person in the recent history of the Azande people.

Christmas, the Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, is celebrated differently all over the world. In Africa, the religious and cultural celebration has become an integral part of the African culture and different African communities have different ways...