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Ancient Ghana tree preserves centuries of family history

In the Ghanaian fishing town of Apam, a single ancient tree carries centuries of unwritten history. Known as Santseo, it was reportedly planted in the 13th century by Nana Asumbia, a royal and spiritual leader who guided her people westward from the Akwamu Kingdom, using tree saplings as signs of ....

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African woman with traditional headwrap and gold jewelry, inspired by contemporary African art.

The Global Influence of Contemporary African Art

Contemporary African art has moved from the margins of the global art world to its center. Once framed as regional or niche, today’s African artists are shaping international conversations about identity, power, history, and the future. Their work fills major galleries, headlines auction sales, and challenges long-held assumptions about what global art looks like and […]

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Colorful South Africa art exhibition at Africa.com celebrating diverse cultural expressions.

South Africa withdraws from Venice Biennale

South Africa will not host a national pavilion at the 2026 Venice Biennale despite winning a court case over its choice of artist, ending a streak of participation that dates back to 2011. The dispute began after Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie, a vocal Israel supporter, blocked artist Gabrielle Goliath’s Gaza-related installation, arguing the exhibition should […]

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Talking drum, cultural artifact, Côte d'Ivoire, France, heritage, African music.

France returns sacred “talking drum” to Côte d’Ivoire

France has returned the historic Djidji Ayôkwé “talking drum” to Côte d’Ivoire, more than a century after colonial troops seized the artifact in 1916. The extraordinary artifact—more than three meters long—was used by the Ebrie tribe to transmit messages over long distances and will be permanently displayed in a new museum under construction in Abidjan. […]

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Person testing blood sugar levels for diabetes management.

Traditional African foods could help fight diabetes

New research suggests that traditional African foods could play an important role in managing diabetes by reducing harmful inflammation. A review of 46 studies found that indigenous foods such as millet, leafy vegetables, legumes, fruits, and even edible insects contain compounds that help regulate blood sugar and reduce oxidative stress. These nutrient-rich foods, once common […]

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People gathered in Sierra Leone for a cultural and religious event uniting Ramadan and Lent traditio.

How Ramadan and Lent unite Sierra Leone

In Sierra Leone, this year’s overlap of Ramadan and Lent is highlighting the country’s longstanding tradition of religious coexistence. Muslims and Christians are observing their sacred fasting periods side by side, reinforcing a culture of mutual respect. The harmony extends into homes, too. Saidu Kargbo, preparing for Lent, shares his household with a granddaughter observing […]

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World map showing Ramadan fasting hours and Iftar times worldwide for 2026.

What Ramadan 2026 means for Muslims around the globe

In 2026, the holy month of Ramadan is set to begin on February 18 or 19, depending on the crescent moon sighting, and will last 29 or 30 days. During this period, Muslims fast from dawn to dusk, abstaining from food, drink, smoking, and sexual relations, with fasting lasting 12 to 15 hours depending on […]

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