African child brides are reportedly being advertised on Facebook, with parents selling their kids via connections made on the social media giant in order to pay off debts -- in some cases bartering ...

NAIROBI (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - The number of child brides in Africa will more than double by 2050 if current trends persist because of rapid population growth and limited social change, the ...

Wearing a dress that incorporated both African print and tulle, the bride managed to tie the knot while honoring her Southern African heritage and traditional bridal bliss. Topping her look off with a ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

A bride’s shy reaction during a wedding kiss moment sparked laughter and reflection across social media The moment highlighted how cultural values still shape modern South African weddings. It ...

For many brides, buying a gown from a bargain online platform sounds nerve‑wracking, but when one South African bride discovered her dream wedding gown on Temu for just R320, she turned scepticism ...