In Benin, a Kokou initiate - a devotee of the warrior god in traditional religion - is covered in red palm oil mixed with ...

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent ... Saturday's annual festival that celebrates the music in South Africa's coastal city of Durban. Glody Murhabazi ...

They are awe-inspiring places with spectacular landscapes, fascinating wildlife and thrilling activities. Click through the gallery as we step back in time to see what some of the world's best ...