Gabon's former first lady and her son have been sentenced in absentia to 20 years in prison. A special criminal court in ...

Ellanie Smit Wilderness has announced the launch of The Sanctuary at Wilderness Mombo, a transformative new wellness destination in the heart of Botswana’s Okavango Delta.Opened last month, The ...

Dar es Salaam. The release of the 2026 Grammy Awards nominations has reignited a familiar discussion within the Bongo Flava scene: why Tanzanian artistes continue to miss out on global recognition ...

Twenty-six years ago, a beloved Texas actor had his first and last run-in with the law that he is now laughing about to this day. Matthew McConaughey and his wife, Camila, are commemorating the ...

Like many wild-born bongos, the calf is spending his first days hidden in the underbrush, a natural behavior that helps protect newborns from predators. His mother visits frequently to nurse him, ...

Veteran power-pop band The Bongos recently released its first-ever live album, The Shroud of Touring. The archival collection arrived 40 years after it was recorded at a May 1985 club show on the ...

A private jet dispatched by Angolan President João Lourenço lifted off from Libreville’s Léon-Mba International Airport at 9.30pm, landing in Luanda an hour and a half later. On board were three ...

Meditation is often challenging, but the practice can pay off. Source: iStock/ FatCamera Several times a week, I do planks, sit-ups, and push-ups. They are difficult. They’re not particularly ...

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At the 2024 Video Music Awards (VMAs), South African singer Tyla made waves with her performance and acceptance speech after winning the “Best Afrobeat” award for her hit song, “Water.” This moment ...

Studies show that when it comes to silencing your mind, sound may be the most effective tool. Studies have found that sounds like flowing water or rhythmic music can positively impact the brain, ...

Editor's note: This segment was rebroadcast on Nov. 15, 2024. Click here for that audio. This story is part of our mental health series. Find out more here. Though the practice is thousands of years ...