TAMPA, Fla. — African tribal culture has had a strong influence on high fashion, from athletic wear to couture runway shows. The unique threadwork not only produces these vibrant, sought-after fabrics ...

BEFORE World War II few Africans had any conception of Africa as a whole or of themselves as Africans. They thought of themselves instead as Kikuyu, Buganda Bahutu, or men of any other of the ...

South Africa’s triumph at the 1996 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) held the promise of a new era, one in which the sleeping ...

THE bitter war in Biafra (see THE WORLD) is a symbol of the continent’s divided soul, and the most discouraging example so far of a profound impasse that is crippling many of Black Africa’s 30 newly ...

An exhibition opening this week brings cultures, tribes and landscapes from afar to the heart of Nicosia. Marina Shacola presents the Sunscapes photography exhibition depicting the people of the ...

All the trouble in South Africa is not simply black and white; it can also be black v. black. All over the land, and most particularly in the ramshackle black suburbs that now ring the great white ...

Rich in history and customs, our continent boasts of traditions that have withstood the test of time. These traditions are deeply rooted in spirituality, folklore, and a beautiful connection with ...

The recent Tribal Chic 2025 fashion extravaganza brought together designers from across Africa, giving them an opportunity to showcase their talents and tell their stories. The event, organised by ...

Armed members of the South Sudanese security forces are seen in Bentiu Jan. 21, 2019. Bishops of South Sudan say the peace process is not working, and they suggest more than a dozen ways to improve ...

The energy was palpable as we took our seats - the entire room abuzz for the unveiling of the designer's latest haute couture collection. The style elite gathered under the crystal chandeliers, ...