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The Crocodile Scarification Ritual

The Crocodile Scarification Ritual of the Kaningara People in Papua New Guinea

While not located in Africa, the Kaningara people of Papua New Guinea have a cultural ...

Ghana’s Year of Return Sees Cultural Revival as African Diaspora Arrives

On December 21, 2021, Ghana's Year of Return celebrates cultural revival as members of the ...

Benin Restores Historical Pride with Return of Stolen Artifacts

Benin celebrates the return of stolen artifacts on October 27, 2021, marking a historic moment ...
Himba Traditions of Namibia

The Ancient Himba Traditions of Namibia: A Way of Life Rooted in Red Ochre

Nestled in the arid region of northern Namibia, the Himba people stand as one of ...

The Lip Plates of the Mursi Tribe in Ethiopia: A Bold Expression of Beauty and Identity

Deep within the Omo Valley of southern Ethiopia, the Mursi tribe lives a life that ...

Bull Jumping

The “Bull Jumping” Ceremony of the Hamar People of Ethiopia: A Leap into Adulthood

In the Omo Valley of southern Ethiopia, the Hamar people observe one of the most ...

The Dipo Ritual of Ghana’s Krobo People

The Dipo Ritual of Ghana’s Krobo People: A Controversial Rite of Womanhood

In the hills of Eastern Ghana, the Krobo people have kept alive one of the ...

The Surprising Rituals of the Maasai People of Kenya: Life Between the Spear and Civilization

The Maasai people of Kenya and northern Tanzania are one of the most well-known indigenous ...

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April 3rd is the day in 1997 that the Thalit massacre begins in Algeria; all but 1 of the 53 inhabitants of Thalit are killed by guerrillas.

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