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Check out the young Africans fighting to end FGM in their countries [Photos]
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) has been a cultural practice in many African countries. However, it comes with many adverse effects to the survivors, including severe pain, bleeding, infection, ulceration...
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Top 5 African wetlands that should be protected at all costs [Photos]
The world is celebrating Wetlands Day, set aside to raise awareness about the value of wetlands for humanity and the planet. However, some of these wetlands are at risk of disappearing thanks to human...
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The rise and fall of the Sokoto Caliphate, the African empire that existed for 94 years
Africa was home to numerous empires, many of which are still spoken about today. One of these is the Sokoto Caliphate, which existed in modern-day Nigeria and extended to Burkina Faso, Niger and Cameroon....
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[Quiz] How well do you know the diverse cultures of Africa?
Welcome to Face2Face Africa quiz series that tests your knowledge of Africa and anything African. We ask ten questions based on themes ranging from politics, history, geography, culture, entertainment...
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This fort was the first legally sanctioned black settlement in America
As we celebrate Black History Month throughout the month of February, Face2Face Africa takes you through the 28-day journey by highlighting 28 landmarks in the United States that are significant...
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Ugandan woman becomes the first person to be found guilty of FGM in the U.K
A 37-year-old woman has become the first ever person to be found guilty of female genital mutilation (FGM) in the U.K. The landmark verdict was given in the London after the mother of three was charged...