Dan Paget, University of Sussex - In Tanzania, something snapped this year. Protests followed the 29 October 2025 elections. They are unprecedented in their scale, national breadth and political content since the country’s independence in 1961. But the repression unleashed by newly re-elected President Samia Suluhu Hassan has also been unprecedented. She has gone further than her autocratic predecessors in...

In the narrow lanes of Djibouti City’s central market, merchants call out over the din, their stalls stacked with fragrant spices, handwoven baskets, and bright textiles. Beyond the capital, the wind sweeps across the lunar-like salt flats of Lake...

Views of majestic mountains, rolling valleys, and vibrant landscapes await you as you initiate on a hiking adventure in Lesotho. Nestled entirely within the Southern African highlands, Lesotho is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, offering an array of unique hiking trails that showcase the country's natural beauty. Whether you are an experienced hiker or just looking for a peaceful escape into nature, Lesotho's scenic routes have something for everyone. One of the most popular hiking destinations in Lesotho is the Sani Pass, a breathtaking trail that takes you through dramatic landscapes and rocky terrains. As you hike along this famed mountain pass, you'll discover panoramic views of the Drakensberg Mountains....

In the bustling markets of Malabo and Bata, stalls overflow with mangoes, pineapples, bananas, and cassava, their colors and aromas mingling with the smoky scent of fish grilling nearby. Food in Equatorial Guinea is not simply sustenance but a reflection of history, geography, and the interplay of cultures that have shaped this small Central African nation. The country’s cuisine is rooted in indigenous traditions yet layered with influences from Spanish colonial rule, creating a culinary identity that is at once distinctly local and quietly cosmopolitan. Fresh fish, drawn daily from the Atlantic, anchors many meals. Garlic-marinated and charred over open flames, it is served alongside cassava or plantains, staples that...

In Abidjan, the day begins with sound. The call of vendors rises over the hum of engines, blending with the percussion of footsteps on crowded pavements. From Treichville’s bustling markets to Cocody’s tree-lined...

In Gabon, celebration is never far from ritual, and ritual is rarely separated from history. Across towns and villages, festivals unfold as vibrant expressions of identity, bringing together dozens of ethnic groups in...

Fabrice Lollia, Université Gustave Eiffel Social networks have revolutionised the...

Ara Monadjem, University of Eswatini Africa is the world’s most...

Thomas L. Cherpes, The Ohio State University Diagnoses for sexually...

Heike Baumüller, University of Bonn and Bezawit Beyene Chichaibelu,...