The Himba tribe of Namibia maintains unique customs. Bathing is largely forbidden, except for women at their wedding. They ...

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In “A Training School for Elephants,” Sophy Roberts revisits an especially bizarre episode from the exploitation of Africa.

Christians in Nigeria face ongoing Islamist violence this Easter. One expert is urging the U.S. to label Nigeria a "country ...

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On Earth Day, longtime Lakeville resident Holly Jorgensen found a way to connect her Minnesota community to her Maasai tribe ...

Discover what it's like to sail aboard the 44-passenger Harmony G along the coast of West Africa and up the Gambia River.

There is disquiet at the Divisional Police Headquarters in Koko, Delta State, following an incident in which a female police constable, Uroupa Stella, was reportedly assaulted by a woman ...

VATICAN CITY — Key events in the life of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who became Pope Francis and died on Monday: Dec. 17, 1936: ...