Hope Diamond of Angola Working in Angola’s diamond mines in July 2025 reflects a dichotomy of hope, progress and struggle for informal mine workers like João. Formal miners at sites like Catoca and ...

Honey was so valued in ancient Egypt and often included in marriage contracts. A groom would promise to provide his bride with a yearly honey supply, signifying his commitment to providing for her and ...

Shea butter is a fat extracted from the nut of the African shea tree. Shea Butter is rich in Vitamins A, D, E, and K and is high in essential fatty oleic, stearic, linoleic and palmitic acids. Shea ...

Modern African folktale of the quarrel between Evergreen trees and Lila, the spark of nature, creator of natural order and diversity. Her roots extended deep into the planet's core, intertwined with ...

Mauritania's Complex Dynamics of Political Military Junta From July 1978 to April 1992, the West African nation of Mauritania found itself under the control of a military junta. During this period, ...

Taxation Without Representation: Colonial Hut Taxes Shaped African Economies Taxing economic exploitation of colonialism and the hut tax Taxation without representation placed an economic burden on ...

The mesmerizing world of indigenous nail art in Africa is a historic lesson on getting your nails done in ancient Africa. From the enchanting use of henna in the captivating North African landscapes ...

Purple holds a special place in African traditions as a symbol of royalty and power. In many African kingdoms and empires, purple garments were exclusively worn by rulers, chiefs, and other ...

During the 27 Year Long Angolan Civil War both the government and rebel groups used child soldiers to fight their battles. These children, some as young as 10 years old, were often abducted from their ...

The e-waste problem is closely related to the throwaway culture, where many products, including electronic devices, are designed to be used for a limited time and then discarded, rather than being ...