Africa is home to an extraordinary wealth of natural and cultural heritage, encompassing stunning historical sites and places, vibrant traditions, iconic landscapes, and globally significant sites ...

UNESCO’s Africa World Heritage Day 2026 will feature the launch of the fourth phase of its Mentorship Programme for African Heritage Professionals alongside the 20th anniversary of the African World ...

Across Southern Africa, UNESCO’s work on World Heritage is deeply rooted in the people who live in and around these properties and those who dedicate their efforts to protect them. Communities and ...

Were you told that gold mining in southern Africa started after 1852? Or that the export of iron, steel, copper and gold began in the late 19th century? Or that South Africa became integrated into a ...