Inside the cultural bloom transforming Tunisia’s capital
Tunis is a Mediterranean gem currently undergoing a vibrant, real-time transformation. In this North African capital, 2,000-year-old Roman ruins coexist with a raw creative scene where cobalt-doored concept stores and artist collectives breathe new life into historic districts. Concept stores occupy clifftop suburbs, Tunisian-Japanese cafes serve miso-braised vegetables alongside house-fermented harissa, and gallery openings spill […]
South Africa’s standout wines for 2026
South Africa’s 2026 wine harvest is generating serious excitement, with industry insiders describing a vintage defined by exceptional balance and quality after ideal growing conditions pushed harvest forward by two weeks. The country, ranked eighth globally in wine production, is delivering bottles across the flavor spectrum—from Klein Constantia’s legendary Vin de Constance natural sweet wine […]
Why Black hair is still a political issue
Debates over Black hair discrimination are resurfacing across the diaspora, as school and workplace grooming policies come under renewed scrutiny. From Trinidad to Texas, Black students continue to face suspension, exclusion, and humiliation over natural hairstyles such as afros, locs, and braids. Even in African nations like Ghana, Nigeria, and Uganda, girls are still required […]
Nairobi to host first pan-African biennale
The architectural world is turning its eyes to Nairobi this September for the inaugural Pan-African Biennale. The event, curated by Somali-Italian architect Omar Degan, will bring together studios from all 54 African nations for a week of exhibitions, installations, and keynote dialogues. Organized around the theme “Shifting the Center: From Fragility to Resilience,” the biennale […]
Tems’ Leading Vibe Initiative Concludes South Africa Edition
The Leading Vibe Initiative (LVI), founded by two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Tems, successfully hosted its South Africa edition on March 21, 2026. This marks the initiative’s first activation in Southern Africa and its third on the continent. Supported by global partners Hennessy and Native Instruments, the program brought together 20 emerging South African women artists, […]
African designers step onto the global fashion stage
African fashion designers are increasingly capturing global attention, blending contemporary style with rich cultural storytelling. Designers like Thebe Magugu, winner of the 2019 LVMH Prize, are leading a new wave of brands determined to take African fashion beyond the continent. Backed by growing international interest and support from celebrities like Beyoncé and Naomi Campbell, the […]
Garden Route Tour Operator Celebrates 20 Years While Driving R5.5 Million Annually into Rural Economies and Conservation
Family-owned operator’s group tours alone direct millions to rural communities as industry grapples with geographic concentration Award-winning South African tour operator Earthstompers Travel estimates its group tour programme alone channels more than R5.5 million annually into rural communities and conservation efforts outside the country’s main tourism hubs of Cape Town and Kruger – with the […]
Africa’s Tourism Story Is One The World’s Traveller Wants To Hear
By Martin Wiest, CEO of Tourvest Destination Management Africa welcomed 81 million international tourists in 2025, an 8% increase from 2024, making it the strongest performing region globally according to the UN Tourism World Barometer[1]. To put this in perspective, global international arrivals reached 1.52 billion in 2025, putting Africa’s performance ahead of the global […]
World Happiness Report: Africa’s youth are finding reasons to smile
Africa’s joy is on the rise, and the continent’s youth are the ones leading the charge. According to the 2026 World Happiness Report, countries like Congo Brazzaville, Niger, and Togo are witnessing a remarkable surge in life satisfaction among their younger populations. Togo’s journey is particularly inspiring as it has climbed 20 places in global […]
Amura By Ángel León At Mount Nelson, Featured In Time’s Annual List Of The World’s Greatest Places
Today, TIME reveals the annual list of the World’s Greatest Places, which highlights 100 extraordinary destinations to visit and stay. To compile this list, TIME solicited nominations of places—including hotels, cruises, restaurants, attractions, museums, parks, and more—from its international network of correspondents and contributors, as well as via an application process, with an eye toward […]
