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Africa’s iconic landmarks offer a powerful blend of history, culture, and natural beauty, making the continent a dream destination for travelers. Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro, the world’s tallest free-standing mountain, takes trekkers through five climate zones to a summit that feels like standing on top of the world. Victoria Falls on the Zambia-Zimbabwe border thunders so […]
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It turns out the infamous “Curse of the Pharaohs” was less about ancient magic and more about a bitter media rivalry. A recently auctioned letter from archaeologist Howard Carter reveals his disdain for journalist Arthur Weigall, whom Carter blamed for inventing the myth out of spite. Carter was the man who discovered Tutankhamun’s resting place […]
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In Africa, it is often said that when an elder dies, a library burns to the ground. Nigerian artist Malik Afegbua is using AI to ensure those libraries stay open forever through his groundbreaking project, LegacyLink. By combining 3D scans of family heirlooms with deep-dive video interviews, Afegbua is creating “digital twins” to serve as […]
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When a Nigerian archivist shared scanned copies of over 200 titles from the African Writers Series on X, it ignited a fierce debate about piracy, access, and who really owns African literature. Critics call it intellectual property theft, arguing that such actions undermine authors’ rights and discourage publishers. Meanwhile, supporters say that piracy fills a […]
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A converted stable on a Stellenbosch wine estate has made global culinary history. VUUR, the fire-cooking restaurant helmed by self-taught chef Shaun Scrooby on Remhoogte Wine Estate, landed at number 52 on the World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants—the highest placement ever for Africa. VUUR, a newcomer, outperformed legendary establishments from Tokyo to New York just […]
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In southwestern Nigeria, the ancient craft of aso-oke weaving is experiencing a vibrant revival as global demand surges. In towns like Iseyin, artisans are transforming narrow streets into thriving production hubs, preserving a centuries-old Yoruba textile tradition while adapting to modern tastes. Once reserved for elites and special occasions, aso-oke is now embraced in everyday […]
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Traveling from the lush, silk-cotton canopies of the south to the sun-drenched “burnt amber” plains of the north, this journey through Ghana is a masterclass in sensory nostalgia. The landscape shifts dramatically from the violent Atlantic waves of Axim to the serene, medicinal black waters of the Butre River, where eco-luxury resorts coexist with ancient […]
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Urban designers are increasingly wrestling with a fundamental tension: should cities embrace tabula rasa redevelopment, wiping the slate clean for modern efficiency, or preserve historical layers that give communities identity and meaning? The answer, scholars argue, is neither extreme. Total erasure produces soulless “non-places” disconnected from human experience, while superficial heritage preservation risks empty nostalgia. […]
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Adéwálé Májà-Pearce’s Shine Your Eye is the kind of travel book that refuses to let anyone off the hook—including Africans themselves. Traversing 13 West African countries from Nigeria to Côte d’Ivoire, Májà-Pearce confronts uncomfortable truths at every border: African complicity in the transatlantic slave trade, Francophone immigration officials extracting brazen bribes, Liberian warlords who went […]
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The Government of the Republic of Seychelles has expressed its support for the Joint Statement issued by the United Arab Emirates and partners concerning recent developments in the Gulf region, particularly with regard to threats to maritime security, critical civilian infrastructure, and the stability of global energy markets and supply chains. Seychelles’ position is firmly […]
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TotalEnergies’ Senior Vice President for Africa, Mike Sangster, will speak at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum in Paris on April 22–23, as the company pushes forward a dense slate of upstream and LNG developments across the continent. Africa remains central to TotalEnergies’ global portfolio, accounting for roughly half of its operated production and […]
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The Ascott Limited (www.DiscoverASR.com), the wholly owned lodging business unit of Capital and Investment (CLI), has announced the signing of Citadines Westview Nairobi, a 160-key hotel located in the capital’s established Kilimani district. The new property will complement the existing 162-key Somerset Westview Nairobi serviced apartments, forming a strategic dual-brand offering that enhances Ascott’s ability […]
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