What’s Behind Russia’s New-Found Love of African Art?
Interest in African art is escalating across the globe, but it is literally booming in Russia. Although any number of factors may account for the phenomenon, there is strong reason to believe that politics is playing a considerable role. With Russia’s conflict in Ukraine making it a pariah to most of Europe and the US, […]
A New Way to Add a Few African Countries to the ‘Done’ List
Cruise lovers who are accustomed to hopping from island to island are in for a country-hopping treat on the HX Hurtigruten Expeditions West Africa Archipelago Cruise. The West Africa Archipelago itinerary includes four countries–Senegal, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, and The Gambia. With Dakar as your port of origin, HX offers tours before and after the cruise […]
African Reserves among the Recipients of Airbnb’s Community Fund
Airbnb announced that the Wilderness Foundation Africa, Digify Africa, Wildlife ACT, and Africa Ignite will all receive grants from the 2023 Airbnb Community Fund. According to the bookings platform, the donations form part of Airbnb’s Africa Pledge, a $500,000 commitment to support economic empowerment, digital access and sustainability across the continent through to 2025. The […]
Anse Source d’Argent in the Seychelles is Stunning
With its pristine white sands shaded by coconut palms and shallow turquoise waters that gently lap against granite boulders, Anse Source d’Argent is usually found on lists of the world’s best beaches and rightly so. This is the beach of dreams. It’s an adventure to get here, but a fun one that involves a ferry, […]
Turning the Spotlight on Africa’s Rich Wildlife Ecosystem
BBC Earth’s highly anticipated “Planet Earth III,” set to premiere on Monday, February 19 at 20:00 on BBC Earth, DStv Channel 184, promises an awe-inspiring exploration into the heart of Africa’s diverse ecosystems and wildlife. Presented by the iconic Sir David Attenborough, the eight-part series brings viewers closer to nature than ever before, showcasing the […]
Tourism in Africa is on Track to Recover Pre-pandemic Levels in 2024
Some 66.4 million international visitor arrivals were counted for Africa in 2023, edging closer to 2019’s pre-pandemic figure of 69.1 million. That was driven by “robust demand” from European markets, says UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). An estimated 39.6 million international tourists visited destinations in sub-Saharan Africa in 2023, equivalent to a roughly 90% recovery […]
