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Food blogger, Lorraine Elliott, aka Not Quite Nigella, pays a visit to Soweto to delve into the cuisine of the expansive South African township outside of Johannesburg. NOT QUITE NIGELLA
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In Dar es Salaam, Afropop travelers were treated to an array of outstanding performances, including Swahili rumba—featuring classic 12-piece dance bands known as musiki wa dansi—modern taarab orchestras with deep Arabic influences, lively gospel music and dance at a Sunday morning church service, and the electrifying singeli, a genre of electronic youth music sweeping the […]
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Often referred to as the “Mountains of the Moon” due to their snow-clad summits, the Rwenzori range straddles the border between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Mauritius’s southwestern region offers a vibrant natural spectacle known as the Seven Coloured Earths of Chamarel. Monte Alen National Park, often described as Equatorial Guinea’s hidden gem, offers well-marked […]
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Not only can the climate spell hot days and contrastingly cooler evenings, but it’s important to be respectful of the Muslim culture and dress modestly when outside your hotel or riad. Choose high necks and ankle lengths in light linen layers for daytime, and be sure to pack a lightweight shawl or scarf to cover […]
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Transformed from an indigenous nursery, the Richtersveld Desert Botanical Garden. This garden, a collaboration between SANParks and the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), features 24 themed floral beds showcasing the unique flora of South Africa’s desert biome. Sendelingsdrift Rest Camp, styled after an old mining camp, offers guests 10 chalets and camping facilities. It […]
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Watch how one resort teaches guests about sustainable living from an indigenous perspective. DW
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Health Innovations are Coming: Philanthropists Can Help Realize Their Potential As someone who works in the philanthropy sector, I am encouraged by two new trends. The first is a shift in international assistance for health in Africa. Increasingly, global organizations – including the Gates Foundation – are providing resources directly to African scientists and institutions. […]
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Afropop Worldwide’s Tours Offer More Than Just Safaris U.S. travelers accounted for 63% of all safari visitors to Africa in 2022, with most heading directly to popular safari destinations. Upon arrival, the majority of American and European tourists disembark at airports like Kilimanjaro International, treating them as mere gateways to the wild, while bypassing vibrant […]
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A Year On, Investigate Senior Officials, Compensate Families Democratic Republic of Congo authorities should expand their investigation into security force personnel responsible for killing scores of people in eastern Congo one year ago, Human Rights Watch said today. The government should also provide prompt and adequate compensation to victims or their families. On August 30, […]
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Baobabs reach extraordinarily old ages. Some have been found to be thousands of years old. During these life spans, elder baobabs have survived erratic climate conditions.As an ecologist who has spent the last 17 years studying baobab, I decided to look specifically at the health of adult baobabs in Southern Africa and then in Africa […]
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Yet there is good news, too. A financial squeeze is forcing startup founders to make tough choices in the name of efficiency: consolidating with rivals and cutting costs to hit profitability targets faster. Agility is the name of the game. Perhaps reflecting this, recent figures for funds raised by startups have improved: July was the […]
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Africa’s young people will be key players in the direction of future global consumption, culture and even stability. It’s estimated that by 2050, about 72.6 million new jobs for sub-Saharan Africa’s young people will be needed. As highlighted in the ILO report, without many options, Africa’s young people are turning to insecure work. Nearly three […]
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New Satirical Drama Nya Uriri (Pek Chi Liel) – The Widow’s Burden Sparks Conversations On Widowhood And Inheritance In African Culture