The African parent needs no introduction. They're tough, strict, hilarious and full of drama. They're also full of warm fuzzy love. Under the tough exterior lies several layers of love for their kids.

It's been an eventful year in Africa, but how good is your memory? Take 60 seconds to see if you can name 20 of the continent's top stories in the BBC Africa 2014 video quiz. Click here to see if you ...

Do you keep up with international news? This quiz will give you a chance to find out. The Interschool Quiz made its debut in 1993. It's a project of the Western Cape Branch of the South African ...

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

Thank you for taking our news quiz! Before sharing your results, read up on the Northwestern-Michigan women’s lacrosse game and the African American Studies department’s name change. Thank you for ...

As the Springboks visit Cardiff, can you name Wales' starting XV from the shock 13-12 victory in South Africa three years ago ...

This country is named after the Niger River, which runs through it. Its capital city is Tunis. Africa’s southernmost country Its Sinai Peninsula forms a land bridge to Asia. Located on the Indian ...

Back in 1979, President Jimmy Carter established June to be African American Music Appreciation Month and we’ve been celebrating it ever since. Now that June has rolled around again, let’s focus this ...

Mfantsipim Old Boys Association has won the EMY Africa 'Group of the Year' award. This win follows Mfantsipim’s success in ...

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