From the deserts of Moyale to the riverbanks of Rundu, Africa’s border towns are sites where nations and cultures blend into dynamic hubs of activity. These crossings—linking nations like Namibia and Angola, Kenya and Uganda, or Senegal and The Gambia—offer travelers more than just entry points; they are living stories of unity and exchange. In Kasumbalesa, situated between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia, endless trucks and traders reflect the rhythm of Central African commerce. In West Africa, Badagry’s coastal charm preserves echoes of Nigeria’s past in sites like the Badagry Heritage Museum. From Oujda’s historic medina in North Africa to Busia’s bustling border markets in the East, each town embodies resilience, hospitality, and heritage, showing that Africa’s frontiers are not divisions but living landscapes of exchange.
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