5+ hour, 26+ min ago  (363+ words) April 11, 1994 marked the fifth day of the Genocide against the Tutsi, and it was a tragic one for residents of Kicukiro in Kigali. On that day, Belgian peacekeepers pulled out of "cole Technique Officielle (ETO), where around 2, 000 Tutsi had gathered…...

12+ hour, 1+ min ago  (322+ words) A sweeping new genetic study has uncovered compelling evidence that the first humans to reach Australia arrived far earlier than many scientists believed, and they did so by navigating open ocean along not one, but two entirely separate routes through…...

12+ hour, 58+ min ago  (597+ words) A quiet visit to a family grave in Ibadan has uncovered a striking link to World War II, as renowned publisher Gbenro Adegbola reveals the story of a 22-year-old South African Air Force pilot who died in 1941 and now lies…...

16+ hour, 29+ min ago  (516+ words) Ahavuye isanamu, Aaron Sandel via Reuters Itsinda rya mbere rinini cyane ku isi rizwi ry'inguge zo mu gasozi, ryacitsemo ibice ndetse rimaze imyaka umunani riri mu "ntambara ikaze hagati yazo", nkuko abashakashatsi babivuga. Ntibisobanutse neza impamvu uyu muryango w'inguge wa…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (713+ words) Morocco was once home to the North African ostrich, a giant bird that shaped the country's ecosystems while playing a key role in its trade and diplomacy, from royal gifts to Queen Victoria to a thriving feather business linking the…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (325+ words) Lagos was filled with color for the Fanti Carnival that celebrates the Afro-Brazilian heritage of formerly enslaved people who returned from Brazil in the 19th century. These returnees, known in Lagos as the "Aguda, made their home on Lagos Island in…...

16+ hour, 1+ min ago  (421+ words) Sat Apr 11, 2026 April 11, 2026 11: 00 AM GMT+1 The centuries-long trade, which lasted nearly 400 years, saw millions of Africans forcibly taken to the Americas for labour. While the UN move is not legally binding, it has reignited debate over compensation and historical accountability....

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (441+ words) The Western Cape is often defined by its postcard landmarks, but beyond the well-known routes lies a quieter archive of places that play an essential role in the region's history. These places, often overlooked in mainstream travel itineraries, offer valuable…...

19+ hour, 25+ min ago  (189+ words) A video circulating on social media offers a rare glimpse into the lives of the Bajau people, often described as the world's last true sea nomads, whose lives are almost entirely spent on the ocean between Indonesia and Malaysia. What…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (627+ words) Remembering the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda For 100 days, Rwanda descended into chaos and horror. Churches, schools, and community centres that should have been places of safety became sites of mass killings. Neighbours turned against neighbours. The international community…...