Surrounded by a remnant coastal forest, away from the coastline, the abandoned city of Gedi was one of the most important Swahili cities on the East African coast from the 10th to 17th centuries.

The United Republic of Tanzania, a jewel of East Africa, beckons with its unparalleled wildlife, diverse cultures, and breathtaking landscapes. From the vast plains of the Serengeti to the peak of ...

In 1985, Asmara opened as one of the first East African restaurants in the East Bay. Since then, the Ethiopian and Eritrean food scene — along with its multi-generational population — has flourished ...

1. Why Swahili? -- 2. The Sea and the Land -- 3. The Shape of Swahili Society -- 4. Myth and History -- 5. The Outside World -- 6. Townspeople -- 7. Rank and Family -- 8. Production and Labor -- 9.