Toni Morrison’s short story about two girls – one black, one white – gives no clue about which is which.

Colombia remains marked by violence, and women and girls suffer particularly. The social enterprise “Proyecto Florecer” provides targeted support.

In an ambitious plan to protect forest habitats and contain the climate crisis, Kenya wants to resettle the indigenous Ogiek people from their habitat, the Mau Forest.

German edition of “New Daughters of Africa” anthology presents Black female authors.

The future belongs to young people. They must be empowered to assume responsibility. Far too often, however, they lack prospects. It is encouraging that, all over the world, many want to take their fate into their own hands.

Oswald Tuyizere’s legs are disabled after an infection with polio as a child. The challenges that he faced during his education encouraged him to create an easier world for children with disabilities.

Kenya’s youth have been taking to the streets against the government for weeks. Sports student Shakira Wafula almost involuntarily became a face of the movement. In this interview, she talks about what is driving young Kenyans.

Today, the dowry provides an opportunity to celebrate together and strengthens the cultural identity, customs and traditions that are passed on from one generation to the next.

Kenya has been experiencing a wave of protests led by young people. No one can really say they didn’t see this coming. What is unfolding in Kenya is a lesson in what happens when the debt crisis escalates not just metaphorically, but literally.

Buddhism is Sri Lanka’s main religion, but others also have a large following. The country has experienced several conflicts over the last five decades, influenced not least by religious tensions.