Turn your vision of an African violet covered with beautiful flowers into a reality with these must-know tips.

African violets (Saintpaulia) have long been favorites among indoor gardeners for their velvety leaves and vivid blooms while ...

African violets are beautiful, endlessly varied, and just finicky enough to make growing them a rewarding challenge. On this Talk of Iowa, we are joined by Iowa State University horticulturists Cindy ...

Jeffrey A. Singer’s response to an editorial pointing out the concerning relationship between adolescent marijuana use and mental health follows the standard libertarian line. Alcohol is damaging but ...

South African authorities raided a U.S. refugee facility in Johannesburg, briefly detaining U.S. staff who have been processing white Afrikaner refugees. The episode is sure to be a source of further ...

Where once they lived in our backyards, many pets – for better and for worse – have now transitioned to a pampered life as “fur baby” family members. The American Veterinary Medical Association ...

S&P Global Ratings pushed back against claims of bias in assessing the creditworthiness of African governments, saying all receive equal treatment. “We don’t treat Africa or Latin America or Asia — we ...

African immigrants are among the fastest-growing immigrant populations in the U.S., numbering over 2.3 million. While they account for a large number of newcomers to the country, their unique ...

The Museum of West African Art is poised to give Nigeria an institution of global significance, although its most hyped attractions won’t be there. Credit...Video by Stephen Tayo For The New York ...

Every homeowner’s been there. It’s Halloween night. The doorbell rings. You expect to see another gaggle of cute kids dressed as monsters or movie villains. Instead, it’s a teenager holding a ...