As in other African societies, humanism is present in ancient and contemporary Nigeria . Humanism has manifested since the ...

In the Central African Republic, women face major obstacles to access the maternal health care they need. In a country racked ...

Traditional and religious leaders say they do not support the call by the University of Namibia (Unam) for Namibians to donate their bodies for medical research.

While Catholics around the globe grieve the loss of their spiritual leader, others question the enduring pull of Western religion in African communities.

Burn journaling, an emerging self-care ritual combining reflective writing with the symbolic act of flame, is gaining ...

A contender to be the first black pope in modern times - With Pope Francis's passing, focus turns to Cardinal Peter Turkson, ...

Share on Pinterest Switching to a traditional African diet helped protect against inflammation in a new study. Image credit: Westend61/Getty Images. Chronic inflammation is a major driver of ...

A switch of just two weeks from a traditional African diet to a Western diet causes inflammation, reduces the immune response to pathogens, and activates processes associated with lifestyle diseases.

Here are five books that have found a place in Soyinka's heart. Things Fall Apart is widely considered the bedrock of African ...

Children are particularly targeted for killing because they can’t repel attacks, and because of beliefs about the potency of ...

Attending a recent religious journalism conference in Nairobi, Kenya, was an eye-opening experience that revealed just how powerful the media can be in shaping the way religion is perceived, practiced ...