Alexander Smalls on Bringing the Best of Africa’s Cuisines Into Homes Around the World
Growing up in the American South, Alexander Smalls always felt different, but he found a way to celebrate that difference through studying the details of the African diaspora and giving voice to it via restaurants and cookbooks. His latest book, The Contemporary African Kitchen: Home Cooking Recipes from the Leading Chefs of Africa, goes back to […]
What to Expect on a Tanzanian Safari
The Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) has launched a new code of conduct and ethics for safari guides, aimed at elevating professional standards in the country’s booming tourism industry. The new guidelines cover seven key areas, including professionalism, environmental impact, and cultural sensitivity. They aim to enhance the quality of safari experiences while promoting […]
Africa’s Airports to Get a Green Makeover
A challenge has been launched for global innovators to develop solutions that curb carbon emissions at regional airports in Africa. The aim is for emissions to be reduced by 20% through optimizing aircraft turnaround times. The challenge is aimed at achieving a one-fifth reduction in CO2 emissions. It also targets wasted resources caused by using […]
Conde Nast Traveler’s List of Top Hotels in Africa
Home to one of the most captivating wildlife and landscapes on the planet, Africa has no shortage of spectacular safaris and sprawling sandy stretches of land. A surge in interest in wildlife-watching and nature-based experiences is perhaps the reason behind hotels in South Africa gaining dominance. This year, recent Marrakech hit Riad Botanica was praised for its rooms and Cape wineland favourite Le Quartier […]
Seeing Double at this Nigerian Festival
The global average birthrate for twins is around 12 per 1,000 births, but in Igbo-Ora, a community in Nigeria’s southwest, that rate is about four times higher. Proudly celebrating the unusual abundance, the self-proclaimed twin capital of the world has held its annual festival. DW
Attractions that Offer Discounted Rates for SADC Residents
Kruger National Park offers low fees to all SADC residents. This massive protected area provides some of the best prospects for Big Five sightings in Africa, as well as a wide range of accommodation alternatives, from basic camping to luxury lodges. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area in Tanzania is a popular destination for wildlife enthusiasts, with […]
Include Girls’ Voices in Making of Maternal Health Laws
African Girls Face Barriers to Prenatal, Intrapartum, and Post-Natal Care Girls in Africa face significant challenges ensuring that they enjoy the highest attainable standard of their sexual and reproductive health. They experience barriers to accessing relevant sexual health education as well as adequate maternal healthcare during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. Following the conclusion of the African […]
