All About Uganda
Uganda Uganda is a landlocked nation in East Africa bordered by Kenya, Sudan, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Tanzania. Lake Victoria occupies a large part of the country’s southern part. Kampala is the capital city. Until 1,700 to 2,300 years ago when Bantu speakers migrated to the area, the people in Uganda […]
All About Western Sahara
Western Sahara Western Sahara is a disputed territory in North Africa that borders Morocco, Algeria, Mauritania, and the Atlantic Ocean. It has a total area of 266,000 sq. km. It consists of mostly desert and is one of the most sparsely populated areas in the world. Its population is over 590,506, half of whom live […]
She Was a Teenage Mother in Detroit. Now She’s a Ghanaian ‘Queen’
Many kids fantasize about becoming royalty, but very few of them actually do it. In the case of Kennedy Johnson, a devotion to travel opened up a door to a completely new life. In front of an adoring crowd in Tamale, the largest city in northern Ghana, Johnson was given her honorary title of “Zosimli […]
All About Zambia
Zambia Zambia is a landlocked Southern African country bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, and Angola. Lusaka is the capital. The estimated 2019 population of Zambia is 21,315,000 million, which ranks 66th in the world. Hunter-gatherers inhabited the area for thousands of years. Starting in the 18th century, Europeans […]
Houston’s Thriving West African Food Scene
Options are plentiful for those seeking West African cuisine in Houston. Thanks to university recruiting drives beginning in the 1980s, the influx of West African immigrants grew rapidly, and restaurants have subsequently sprung up to cater to their tastes of home. THE NEW YORKER
Safari On Your Bucket List? Pick the Right One.
The lure of seeing the Big 5 in their natural habitats has driven a huge demand for safari travel, but not all safaris are created equal. Nailing down your expectations and understanding the differences between the offerings is critical for booking the trip of your dreams versus a nightmare. THE NEW YORK TIMES
10 Chairs That Tell the Diverse Stories of the African Continent
This past November, Cape Town marked the launch of the first Design Week South Africa, at which a key exhibit involved 10 chairs that demonstrate the breadth of African design. Both old and new, the designs were meant to showcase diverse manufacturing and cultural traditions. DEZEEN
All About Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Zimbabwe, formerly Rhodesia, is a landlocked country in southern Africa. It borders South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, and Mozambique. English, Shona, and Ndebele are among the country’s most spoken national languages. The 2024 population is estimated at 16,634,400 million, an increase from the 2013 estimate of 13.3 million, and the country ranks 68th in the […]
Singer and Musician Bayla Diara takes us through his City Saint Louis in Senegal
Known locally as Ndar, it’s listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is known as one of the major trading and entry points for French colonizers to West Africa. Today, it has a vibrant local culture, but is still grappling with the remnants of its colonial past. DW
A New Safari being Launched this Year by Cottar’s Safaris will Add Insight into the Food of the Region
The five-night epicurean safari, titled simply Cottar’s Culinary Safari will be based at Cottar’s 1920s Camp situated in the 7608-acre private Olderkesi Conservancy bordering the Maasai Mara in Kenya and the Tanzania Serengeti game reserve. A key component will be the participation of celebrity chef and Kenyan restaurateur Kiran Jethwa known for his expertise in […]
