The Africa Channel

Amid a backdrop of rising nationalism, police violence, and social tensions in France, some young French people of African descent are returning to the continent their parents left in search of a better life.

Rising to prominence with the first South African song to chart in the Billboard Top Triller Global charts, Focalistic performs his blend of hip hop and Amapiano to the concert series raising awareness for the world's most magnificent wildlife.

Singer-songwriter Shi Wisdom shares music from her 2014 album. Shi visits shops for art supplies and Toronto's iconic Eglinton West neighborhood.

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Minjiba plans a menu for a film screening at the home of an award-winning Nairobi filmmaker; Minjiba creates a Swahili menu to complement the film about Lamu Island.

Chef May Yacoubi explores the cuisine of Yemen as she prepares the famous Yemeni spiced meat-and-rice dish known as mandi and sweet ravani cake for dessert.

Chef May Yacoubi highlights the melting pot of flavors found in South African cuisine starting with the country's national dish, bobotie, followed by the famous peri peri sauce; then for dessert, it's malva pudding.

An insider's perspective of the most fascinating places in Africa.

Locals and visitors provide the essential information to truly experience South Africa; a brief history and some fun facts about the country's history and inhabitants.

Winner of the double bathroom challenge.

The teams scramble to finish decorating.

The art of feeling, looking and being sexy; massage and the healing powers of aromatherapy; finding confidence through movement.

Looking below the surface of skin color.

Bim shares an idea for a book that traces her father's accomplishments and legacy; a visit with a historian leads to a shocking discovery about her mother's ancestry.

Eager to cook her father's favorite recipe, Bim shops for ingredients at an African market; she visits a French perfumery in Beverly Hills and considers designing her own fragrance.

Winner of the double bathroom challenge.

The teams scramble to finish decorating.

The art of feeling, looking and being sexy; massage and the healing powers of aromatherapy; finding confidence through movement.

Looking below the surface of skin color.

Bim shares an idea for a book that traces her father's accomplishments and legacy; a visit with a historian leads to a shocking discovery about her mother's ancestry.

Eager to cook her father's favorite recipe, Bim shops for ingredients at an African market; she visits a French perfumery in Beverly Hills and considers designing her own fragrance.

News and television cameraman Martin Proctor travels to Cuba on a search to find his beloved Cuban cigars and explore the island.

The founder of a successful Los Angeles-based sign spinning business makes a first trip to Johannesburg in order to expand his brand to Africa.

We learn more about the 'King of the Jungle' and how lions came to hold that title as well as why they are in trouble and how we can help them.

Turtles come in so many shapes and sizes! Dr Mark teaches us how to tell them apart, why they are in trouble, and how we can help them. We also get to meet another one of Dr Marks' special, rescued friends.

Discovering the rare Cross River gorilla, visit lesser-known South African parks with comedian Themba Robins and join the efforts of marine conservation in Kenya.

Discovering the rare Cross River gorilla, visit lesser-known South African parks with comedian Themba Robins and join the efforts of marine conservation in Kenya.

Analysis of the day's news from Africa.

Sharing stories of positive progress in South Africa.

From its historical ashes of slavery, to being a major power in the Civil Rights movement, Atlanta bustles with a new energy of African and Caribbean immigrants.

From die-hard sports fans to the simple hot dog, the grind of hard work defines reality in Chicago, the Midwest city where the "blue-collar hustle" appears in all shades and colors.

As Kenya's cost of living rises, so too does violent crime; reporter Elijah Kanyi investigates the devastating human impact of illegal firearms in Kenya's slums.

Journalists investigate the true motives behind violent attacks on elderly Kenyans accused of being witches and reveal that many fall victims to their own families.

From its historical ashes of slavery, to being a major power in the Civil Rights movement, Atlanta bustles with a new energy of African and Caribbean immigrants.

From die-hard sports fans to the simple hot dog, the grind of hard work defines reality in Chicago, the Midwest city where the "blue-collar hustle" appears in all shades and colors.

As Kenya's cost of living rises, so too does violent crime; reporter Elijah Kanyi investigates the devastating human impact of illegal firearms in Kenya's slums.

Journalists investigate the true motives behind violent attacks on elderly Kenyans accused of being witches and reveal that many fall victims to their own families.

Sharing stories of positive progress in South Africa.

Analysis of the day's news from Africa.

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Nairobi's most famous homes; the glamorous evening features a concert by an upcoming African musician; her menu features oxtail stew, groundnut soup and jollof rice.

Chef Lentswe Bhengu explores the surf culture in JBay.

Chef Lentswe Bhengu plans a traditional Indian meal for his sister in Durban after fulfilling his mission to find out how to make the perfect curry.

Ifani and Lisa explore the area surrounding the Qinghai River; Ifani visits a Chinese supermarket; while Ifani must prepare for the next city on his adventure, he leaves a piece of his heart in Nanjing.

iFani arrives in the largest city in China; he meets with a famous Chinese rapper to discuss doing a song together; iFani explores rural China as he goes to a village market to shop; he has a nostalgic moment that reminds him of his childhood.

An insider's perspective of the most fascinating places in Africa.

The teams scramble to finish decorating.

Winner of the double bathroom challenge.

The art of tying swanky, funky and cool head wraps.

Celebrating beauty, power and resilience.

Eager to cook her father's favorite recipe, Bim shops for ingredients at an African market; she visits a French perfumery in Beverly Hills and considers designing her own fragrance.

Bim shares an idea for a book that traces her father's accomplishments and legacy; a visit with a historian leads to a shocking discovery about her mother's ancestry.

The teams scramble to finish decorating.

Winner of the double bathroom challenge.

The art of tying swanky, funky and cool head wraps.

Celebrating beauty, power and resilience.

Eager to cook her father's favorite recipe, Bim shops for ingredients at an African market; she visits a French perfumery in Beverly Hills and considers designing her own fragrance.

Bim shares an idea for a book that traces her father's accomplishments and legacy; a visit with a historian leads to a shocking discovery about her mother's ancestry.

The founder of a successful Los Angeles-based sign spinning business makes a first trip to Johannesburg in order to expand his brand to Africa.

News and television cameraman Martin Proctor travels to Cuba on a search to find his beloved Cuban cigars and explore the island.

Turtles come in so many shapes and sizes! Dr Mark teaches us how to tell them apart, why they are in trouble, and how we can help them. We also get to meet another one of Dr Marks' special, rescued friends.

We learn more about the 'King of the Jungle' and how lions came to hold that title as well as why they are in trouble and how we can help them.

Discovering the rare Cross River gorilla, visit lesser-known South African parks with comedian Themba Robins and join the efforts of marine conservation in Kenya.

Discovering the rare Cross River gorilla, visit lesser-known South African parks with comedian Themba Robins and join the efforts of marine conservation in Kenya.

Analysis of the day's news from Africa.

Sharing stories of positive progress in South Africa.

Sharing stories of positive progress in South Africa.

Sharing stories of positive progress in South Africa.

From its historical ashes of slavery, to being a major power in the Civil Rights movement, Atlanta bustles with a new energy of African and Caribbean immigrants.

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Actress and author Victoria Rowell takes to the Cockpit Mountains of Jamaica to discover the legacy of a group of slaves who earned their freedom from British rule over 250 years ago.

Sharing stories of positive progress in South Africa.

Sharing stories of positive progress in South Africa.