Step into a mud-walled house in the middle of a scorching afternoon and you will feel it at once: the air is cooler than outside, and nobody had to flip a switch. For centuries, African homes without air conditioning have kept families comfortable through some of the hottest weather on earth. The secret is not […]
In most parts of the continent, rains come abruptly and leave abruptly. To millions of households, rainwater harvesting in Africa is what determines whether drought spells bring with them suffering or just a change of pace in life. It is not something that has been brought from another place. It is something that has been […]
The Democratic Republic of Congo is going after its own mining sector. A new Congo mining fraud inquiry has been ordered after authorities seized thousands of tons of copper and cobalt, along with more than 500 trucks and machines. What happened Justice minister Guillaume Ngefa Atondoko Andali this week ordered judicial investigations in the southern […]
Puppetry came long before cinema screens and streaming platforms, the art of moving carved figures in the firelight had the magic to silence an entire village. African Puppetry is one of the continent’s oldest and least celebrated art forms, and as history reveals it has carried laughter, warnings, history and prayer across generations. Today, as […]
Long before “superfood” became a marketing label in supermarket aisles abroad, African families were already eating this way. African Superfoods are not a new trend; they are the grains, leaves, seeds and tubers that have fed communities across the continent for centuries. Today, nutritionists are catching up with what our elders practised daily. Below are […]
The world’s top weather and aid officials have sounded an alarm that farmers from Mogadishu to Maputo cannot afford to ignore. A Super El Niño, the strongest ever recorded, is building in the Pacific, and UN agencies are asking the world to help the most exposed communities before the damage lands. What the El Niño […]
Walk through any market in Lagos, Accra, Kampala or Dakar and the colour hits you before anything else. Bold circles, fat flowers, zigzags and tiny symbols repeat themselves across bolts of cloth. The full Ankara fabric history is a long and surprising one, and it starts thousands of kilometres from the African continent. A Cloth […]
Every cup of coffee you have ever enjoyed owes a debt to the highlands of Ethiopia. Ethiopian coffee is not just another origin on a café menu; it is where the whole story began. Long before coffee shops, espresso machines, or instant sachets, people in this part of the Horn of Africa were already picking […]
For millions of African families, the weather now decides whether there will be a next meal. The Africa climate crisis is no longer a forecast about some distant future. It is already changing what farmers harvest, what traders charge and whether a household can afford to eat at all. Hunger Is Becoming an African Story […]
A trip to Botswana’s Chobe National Park Safari is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see large numbers of elephants, as well as many other animals from the comfort of your own vehicle along the riverfront. But how much does it cost to visit this popular safari location in 2026? Below is a detailed breakdown of the […]
As a luxury resort, Palm Beach Resort & Spa prices provides flexibility. They provide many different types of rooms to all types of holidaymakers, regardless of their budget. Their pricing policy for 2026 is determined by their demand, size, and exclusivity. Standard Rooms: Entry-Level Comfort Palm Beach Resort & Spa offer standard rooms which are […]
The Grumeti Fund is adapting technology to develop the way we think about wildlife conservation in northern Tanzania. They have made advancements in modern technology, including using drone surveillance, GPS technology, and predictive analytics with traditional ranger methods of conservation near the Serengeti National Park. The advantage of this integration is that wildlife conservation efforts […]
Gorilla tracking is one of the rarest forms of safari in Africa and is highly sought after. A permit for gorilla tracking is approximately $800 within Uganda compared to a gorilla tours 2026 cost of $1,500 in Rwanda; therefore, these costs make up the bulk of your travel budget. Gorilla tracking tours typically fall within […]
During Africa Travel Week, WTM Africa 2026 Cape Town will transform the Cape Town International Convention Centre into a global hub of tourism, innovation, and networking. The event, which is scheduled to be held between 13 and 15 April 2026, will unite the travel industry professionals, tourism boards, and industry leaders in various parts of […]
If you want to move to or work in Africa, it’s very important to understand the Lagos vs Nairobi cost of living 2026 before making a decision. Lagos and Nairobi are two major cities attracting professionals in 2026, but when it comes to overall expenses, there is a clear difference in affordability. A comparison of […]
The Africa Now Festival is no longer merely a celebration of African music; it is quickly becoming a global cultural movement. As African creativity gets more attention around the world, events like this are changing the way people think about African art, identity, and innovation. A Platform Beyond Music The festival started out as a […]
The sandwich known as ‘hawawshi al Rifai’ cairo, a typical food sold by street vendors, has been made into an experience worth remembering. It has a long history in Cairo, where it continues to attract loyal customers for many reasons, including: (1) its use of traditional cooking techniques; (2) the use of bold flavours; and […]
The world knows Leymah Gbowee as the leader of a women’s peace movement that was instrumental in ending Liberia’s brutal civil war. Instead of relying on political authority or military might, she relied on ordinary women from diverse backgrounds who unified to call for an end to the war. The strength of Gbowee’s strategy is […]
The South African Social Security Agency has officially released the SASSA grant payment dates for April 2026, helping millions of beneficiaries plan their finances. Being aware of the exact date of payments guarantees the timely delivery of money and the elimination of unnecessary waiting or overpopulation of collection facilities. SASSA Payment Dates – April 2026 […]
