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Hit by a combination of man-made and natural challenges, the state power company simply could not generate enough electricity to keep up with demand, forcing… Read More »Zimbabweans Make Tough Choices about How to Allocate their Power Usage
Malawi is seeing a sharp rise in suicide rates this year, with some attributing it to the economic stresses of the Covid pandemic. Malawi police… Read More »Lockdowns and Coronavirus Take a Toll on Families
Efforts are continuing in Tanzania to extinguish a fire that has broken out on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa. Members… Read More »Africa’s Highest Peak is On Fire
A controversial Nigerian police unit accused of brutality will be disbanded, following nationwide protests demanding an end to police violence in the country. Nigeria’s Inspector… Read More »Nigerian Citizens Stand Up to A Bully and Win
Antigen tests for coronavirus detection will be rolled out to all ports of entry with immediate effect, the government said on Thursday. On arrival, a traveller… Read More »What to Expect When Travelling to South Africa
Tagines, named after the conical clay cooking pot they’re cooked in, are on every Moroccan menu, from roadside cafes to palatial dining rooms. Tanjia is… Read More »Here are Morocco’s Top Food Experiences
The diversity in our landscape as well as our wildlife is what makes our country such an interesting holiday destination. International, regional and local guests… Read More »South Africa’s Fauna and Flora are World-famous
I typically don’t take staged images,” says Accra–based photographer Jessica Sarkodie. “My focus is on people and stories that are often underrepresented, so I really try… Read More »A Sentimental Look at Coastal Life in the West African Country
In a tiny town in rural Virginia, contemporary African furniture is being redefined by designer Jomo Tariku. Born in Kenya and raised in Ethiopia, the… Read More »Virginia Furniture with Ethiopian Roots
Nigerian designer Bubu Osigi has the global fashion world knocking at her door, but she’s on a different mission. While she welcomes the acclaim, she… Read More »The Designer Choosing Pan-African Pride over Western Attention