With September being Heritage Month in South Africa, it seems fitting that we look at what some of Africa’s traditional heritage is like. Although this is celebrated only in South Africa, the ...

Traditional medicines are part of the cultural heritage of many Africans. About 80% of the African continent's population use these medicines for health care. Other reasons include affordability, ...

The ancient wisdom of African traditions is reshaping global approaches to health and wellness, offering solutions that bridge centuries-old practices with modern needs. From the bustling streets of ...

The walls of Shadrack Mashabane's hut in the rural South African town of Bushbuckridge are covered with traditional fabrics, with a small window the only source of light. What stands out among the ...

The U.S. global food security envoy is pushing to bring back traditional African crops that American policies helped to sideline. By Somini Sengupta Cary Fowler once helped build an Arctic vault to ...

Every year on 31 August, we celebrate African Traditional Medicine Day, and this year, we are looking back on the progress in the past 20 years towards raising the prominence of traditional medicine ...

African textiles, with their rich history dating back to ancient times, hold cultural significance and act as a form of communication. With diverse origins they showcase diverse designs and materials.

Living inside a traditional family home in the African countryside offers a fascinating glimpse into everyday life local traditions and the simple beauty of rural living while revealing how families c ...

PARIS — Wearable Treasures: Jewelry and Ornaments of the Maghreb is a pointed consideration of the psychic powers interlaced throughout North African women’s jewelry. The variety of forms and designs ...

The promotion of monocultures is hurting the production of much more nutritious and climate-resistant traditional crops.

On 31 August, we celebrate African Traditional Medicine Day to promote the important role of the continent’s rich biodiversity of medicinal plants and herbs in improving well-being. For generations, ...