Thousands of worshippers clad in white robes have spilled onto Arpoador beach in Rio de Janeiro to pay homage to Yemanja, the ...

A community-based photo exhibition in Shockoe Bottom showcases portraits of African Americans across the centuries for Black History Month.

A Queens woman is aiming to beat the Guinness World Record for largest afro with luscious locks that reach about 14 inches ...

DAR ES SALAAM, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Several African nations committed on Monday to open up their electricity sectors to attract investors and light up homes of 300 million people currently lacking ...

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Lots of hair shedding, tons of fun and a constant invasion of your personal space. That’s what you’re going to get with a pug, according to Cheryl Gaw, who has seen more ...

By Saikou Jammeh Reporting from Dakar, Senegal Three military-ruled countries have officially withdrawn from the West African regional alliance known as ECOWAS, the bloc said on Wednesday ...

Carnival outfits worn throughout the Americas have roots in African, European, and indigenous traditions but constantly evolve in response to contemporary culture. For some, Carnival season ...

More African artists are coming for the global spotlight in 2025. Qing Madi, who was featured on Billboard‘s 21 Under 21 list last year and has been featured on Spotify and Genius‘ 2025 Artists to ...

A gang's attempt to smuggle goods into South Africa hit a major snag after the South African Police Service (SAPS) thwarted their operations and seized their goods. Police said the confiscated ...

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond: On Sunday in Senegal's capital Dakar, graffiti artists paint images and messages of solidarity with Palestinians.

The week’s most popular Afrobeats songs, ranked by a weighted formula incorporating official streams on both subscription and ad-supported tiers of leading audio and video music services, plus ...

Yet today there are few African names in the global market for high-end spirits. Some entrepreneurs are trying to change that. Amma Mensah, the British-Ghanaian owner of Reign Rums, and Lola Pedro ...