The New Era of West African Fine Dining
West African cuisine has been making big inroads across the globe, but a number of exceptional chefs are taking it to a whole new level. Often associated with immigrants’ home kitchens or the modest restaurants they founded to serve their own communities, the food is being reconceived by today’s top chefs as haute cuisine. THE […]
Africans at the Cutting Edge of Interior Design
When people think of African design, it frequently conjures up images of ankara prints and bold colors, but a new crop of talents is working to redefine the term. Moving beyond the cliched, today’s top talents are finding innovative ways to reinterpret traditional motifs into stunningly modern designs. BBC
The 20 Best Non-Nollywood African Movies and TV Series on Netflix Right Now
There’s no denying that Nollywood is a powerhouse producer of African content, but the rest of the continent has also been rising to the call for new stories. Running the gamut from romance to horror to drama, African storytellers have been hard at work, and here are 20 of the best that you can stream […]
A Guide to the Best Traditional South African Food and Drinks
South Africa’s culinary diversity reflects its multicultural society, ranging from pan-African cuisine to seafood and steaks in globally acclaimed restaurants, so eating is an excellent way to the heart of the Rainbow Nation. The Cape was the birthplace of South African cuisine, but KwaZulu-Natal is important too: there were migrants from other African countries, British […]
Morocco’s Beauty Spot
Marrakech is vibrant, eclectic and loud, and its hotel scene is equally charismatic. The city is known for its treasure trove markets, flavoursome cuisine and traditional Moroccan riads; buildings – often beautifully designed – set around a central courtyard. Some play host to the best hotels in Marrakech. CN TRAVELER
In Nairobi, Members of the Inked Sisterhood are Shattering Stereotypes
The bikers are changing perceptions, and making a difference. Their look pushes back against conservative Kenyan society—and so does their passion for riding motorcycles. Despite the modern edge to the group, the Inked Sisterhood follows a long tradition of African women creating community among themselves to lift each other up. Formed in 2017, the sisterhood […]
Burkina Faso’s Alice in Wonderland
The landlocked nation of 23 million in the Sahel, used to be known for its bustling arts scene, including renowned film and theatre festivals, and its sophisticated craftsmanship. But in recent years, the country has become the symbol of the security crisis in the region. Against all odds, last month the Bougsemtenga district in the […]
Sudan’s Last Bastion
The sole caretaker of the pyramids at Meroë, a former capital of the ancient Kingdom of Kush, is the only person standing between some of Sudan’s greatest art treasures and rampaging armies accused of looting priceless antiquities from museums across the country. In times of peace, Meroë, 200km north of Khartoum along the Nile, drew […]
The Interwoven Crises of Climate and Biodiversity: Avoiding a Harmful Divide
Climate change and biodiversity policies have largely evolved in isolation, even though the two crises are deeply intertwined. They have their own UN summits, with the same name and numbering system: the UN biodiversity summit Cop16 just concluded in Colombia, while the climate summit Cop29 is happening right now in Azerbaijan. Confusingly, there’s also a […]
