The annual Congo Square Rhythms Festival is returning this year, bringing some of the African cultural traditions practiced in the 19th century to 21st century New Orleans.

Fifty years since Tobago — together with its island neighbour, Trinidad — became a republic, it’s embraced independence while ...

Fighting between M23 militia and Congolese forces spreads across South Kivu province, displacing half a million people and ...

Congolese and Rwandan officials have agreed on coordinated steps to de-escalate tensions in eastern Congo where Congo is ...

For intrepid journalists Emily Hahn, Rebecca West, and Martha Gellhorn, the love of writing, travel, mentorship, and friendly ...

How would Sassou Nguesso’s long stay in office affect this election? Sassou Nguesso first came into power in 1979, following a military coup. His rule was interrupted in 1992 after he lost the country ...

Humans have practiced head shaping for tens of thousands of years, and anthropologists are beginning to uncover clues as to why.

Ghent, Belgium cultural heart of East Flanders (4K) Situated in the Flemish region, Ghent is the capital and largest city of East Flanders. Its medieval prosperity shaped its role as a powerful trade ...

When University of Virginia third-year student Jaime Donatucci signed up for the UVA in Belgium: Language, Speech, and Learning January term program, she expected to pick up some insights about ...

For Kaakpema “KP” Yelpaala, the definition of innovation is pretty simple. “‘Innovation’ isn’t just about discovering something new, it’s about taking what we already know works and translating it to ...

Tell someone you’re planning a trip to the Republic of the Congo and you will get two reactions. The first is a respectful look, of the kind usually reserved for truly intrepid adventurers. The second ...

A new cultural organization, the Irish American Society of the Jersey Shore, is pleased to announce its official launch effective December 8, 2025. The group is dedicated to celebrating, sharing, and ...