Uganda reopens sacred Kasubi Tombs
After 16 years of silence, Uganda’s sacred Kasubi Tombs have reopened, restoring a powerful spiritual and cultural landmark at the heart of the Buganda kingdom. The site, which houses the spirits of four ancient kings, was nearly lost after a devastating fire in 2010. Now, its central structure—Muzibu Azala Mpanga—has been painstakingly revived using traditional […]
Cape Town’s gardens bloom with change
Set against the dramatic slopes of Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch National Botanic Garden is undergoing a quiet transformation that reflects a broader shift in South Africa’s conservation landscape. Under curator Werner Voigt—the first Black leader of the historic garden—efforts are underway to modernize facilities, restore indigenous ecosystems, and preserve biodiversity. This evolution extends beyond Kirstenbosch to […]
Ifrah Ahmed’s cookbook preserves Somali food heritage
Ifrah F. Ahmed grew up watching her mother cook by instinct—no measurements, just memory and feel. Now, her debut cookbook Soomaaliya: Food, Memory and Migration is doing something remarkable: preserving a cuisine that war, displacement, and colonial history have pushed to the edge of being lost. Spanning 75 recipes, the book traces Somali food through […]
Sawe and Assefa set new marathon records
Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe has become the first athlete to break the two-hour marathon barrier in a competitive race. Sawe accomplished this in London, crossing the finish line on The Mall in a staggering 1:59:30. In doing so, he shattered the late Kelvin Kiptum’s world record by over a minute. Remarkably, debutant Yomif Kejelcha also went […]
