One castle that has become a dark tourism hotspot is Ghana's St George's Castle, also known as Elmina Castle. Now a UNESCO ...

Ethiopia and South Africa lead in Africa with 12 UNESCO World Heritage Sites each. Following closely are Morocco and Tunisia, with nine sites each, while Algeria, Egypt, Senegal, and Tanzania each ...

There's a mysterious site in Africa that some say was built by angels. Carved deep in a mountainous region of Ethiopia stand ...

For its 14th Annual Symposium, the UNESCO Chair in World Food Systems, co-headed by CIRAD and Institut Agro, has chosen to ...

His face was displayed in the newspaper kiosks in the most prestigious parts of Paris, from the Champs-Elysées, to the Grands Boulevards and the "village" of Auteuil. The French magazine Entreprendre ...

Though Africa is a priority for UNESCO, the continent having its own dedicated assistant director, it is significantly under-represented in the upper echelons of the institution run by Audrey Azoulay.

South Africa boasts a rich history, striking natural beauty and a culture that is nothing short of impressive. Many parts of ...

Often threatened by the evolution of contemporary lifestyles, they were recognised by Unesco in 2024. See our breakdown in illustrations and infographics.

In many respects, UNESCO World Heritage sites are prime examples of setting standards and sharing practices around the world, and this issue examines the role of gender in many aspects of heritage, ...