Interview - Mr. Olawale Oshun, a former Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, is the National President of the Afenifere Renewal Group, ARG. The former lawmaker, who was on exile during the ...

To keep kids engaged during the summer heat, the D.C. Public Library has launched “Discover Summer: Adventure Begins at Your ...

An American woman from Texas has tearfully shared how prayer saved her from raging Texas flash foods that entered her home.

If you're in Fernandina Beach on a rainy day, there are plenty of fun indoor activities you can do. Don't let rain ruin your trip!

Struggling Krewe of Oshun was granted a temporary restraining order against Mardi Gras float builder who is owed thousands for producing the 2025 procession.

A judge temporarily halts Jack Rizzuto, a float builder, from acting as captain of the Krewe of Oshun ...

The New Africa Uncover the culture, cuisine and charm of the Motherland’s emerging hot spots. This story is featured in the May/June 2025 issue of ESSENCE.

A deal signed in Washington on Friday has been touted as a major step toward peace in Congo following decades of conflict that has killed millions, including thousands this year. The U.S.-mediated ...

Germany is desperate for foreign skilled workers. But despite its revamped consular services website and special visa program, few workers are relocating to Germany. How come?

Every year, the Global Firepower Index ranks countries based on military strength, looking at manpower, equipment, funding, logistics, and overall capabilities.

Insurgents are expanding from West Africa’s Sahel region toward Atlantic coastal nations such as Ivory Coast, creating new terrorism hot spots and displacing millions.

Just a few years ago, Africa’s biggest screen stories premiered on linear television, and more recently in cinema, reaching a limited but loyal audience.