The people of West Africa have maintained the customs and traditions of their highly developed culture. Meet weight makers and wood carvers, and learn how to play wari and carve Ad …

The Berbers are a group of people who live in parts of Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Mauritania, Mail, and Niger. Their home is the Magreb, the northern part of the Sahara Dese …

Join us at the crossroads of the Atlantic Ocean: the Cape Verde Islands. Find out why they became the crossroads, why so many famous visitors included a visit there on their itiner …

The history of this fascinating country, once known as Abyssinia, initiates this special issue. Different Landscapes, Different Lives highlights the diversity of cultures and ethni …

High mountains, dry deserts, a famous drink, and a very old lady: this is Ethiopia. Learn why this nation is called the "roof of Africa," what kinds of foods Ethiopians love, and …

Islam is one of the major religions of Africa. In such countries as Algeria and Sudan, more than half the population is Muslim. See the variety of clothes worn by Muslims in Africa …

Situated in southern Africa, the Kalahari Desert is home to both ancient peoples and modern industry, including diamond mining. Learn about the trance dance, the legend of the hone …

Kenya is well known for its majestic wildlife. But, Kenya is much more than its animals. Kenya is a diverse people who farm, herd, and live in cities and towns. In this issue, you …

Travel with us to Liberia, Africa's oldest republic. Find out why thousands of African Americans chose to leave the United States in the 1800s and resettle in Liberia. Discover why …

During the past thousand years this large island has been home to strange and wonderful animals and distinctive cultures. Read stories about how people lived in the rain forest and …

Discover the landlocked Republic of Mali, it's magical city of Timbuktu and its long and glorious past as the crossroads of West Africa. This introduction to its rich history and d …

Morocco is located on the northwestern corner of Africa. The country is ruled by a monarchy more than 500 years old. Most Moroccans live in the major cities, some of which are loca …

Visit the Republic of Senegal and its modern capital, the island city of Dakar. Features also include an introduction to the variety of ethnic groups, the landscape, and religion. …

European explorers were relative late-comers to the southernmost part of Africa. Discover how our earliest ancestors lived and learn about the history of hostile race relations bet …

Many changes have taken place in South Africa since FACES last visited in January 1991. Apartheid is gone and all South African citizens are allowed to take part in democratic elec …

More than 15 million Yoruba people live in southwestern Nigeria and neighboring West African countries. This issue celebrates the Yoruba artistic traditions including special featu …

Zimbabwe is a landlocked country located in south-central Africa. Much of Zimbabwe's land is fertile and ideal for farming. Other natural resources, such as coal and gold are also …