Dhahabu’s hands move with precision, threading vibrant fibers together as she brings the ancient art of hand weaving to life.

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Kenya is now the biggest importer of second-hand clothes in Africa, giving the country the dubious distinction of being an ...

Under this system, elders, the perpetrators and their family engage the family of the victim and negotiate an out-of-court ...

Ahead of the artist’s expansive work within ‘Dream Girl’ at Jeffrey Deitch and the Longlati Foundation in Shanghai, ESSENCE ...

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A trending video has shown an Oyinbo woman's reaction to seeing braids for the first time. She opened her mouth in surprise ...

As Muslims in Ghana prepare to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, which signifies the end of Ramadan, rising costs of traditional ...

Kyrgyzstan is a beautiful country with a rich culture and deep-rooted traditions. However, like any destination, there are ...

A female doctor serving in a provincial hospital had been sexually assaulted by a criminal, in her own quarters. Outraged, the doctor’s union decided on collective punishment of the entire community, ...

In 2010, France passed a law banning face coverings, including masks, helmets, and full-body veils like the burqa and niqab, in public places. The law was upheld by the European Court of Human ...