Jonas Cromwell, University of Leeds - Avocados have been grown in Tanzania since the early 1890s. The global appetite for the creamy fruit, also known as green gold, is booming. The industry’s market value was over US$6.5 billion in 2020, reached US$16.24 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$23 billion in 2029.
Tanzania has seized this opportunity 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...
With vibrant energy enveloping you, the markets of Senegal burst into life, offering a kaleidoscope of colors, sounds, and aromas that reflect the rich tapestry of everyday life in this West African nation....
You are about to launch on an extraordinary journey through the vibrant local markets of Maputo, the capital of Mozambique. These bustling hubs are not just places to buy and sell; they are...
High in Ethiopia’s northern highlands, where the air thins and the land rolls into rugged escarpments, a cluster of extraordinary structures rises not from stone but within it. Hewn directly into volcanic rock, the churches of Lalibela are among the most remarkable expressions of faith and artistry in the Christian world.
Built during the reign of King Lalibela in the late 12th and early 13th centuries, the site reflects a vision both architectural and spiritual. The monarch, responding to the challenges of pilgrimage to the Holy Land, is believed to have commissioned the excavation of a “New Jerusalem,” one that would offer Ethiopian Christians a sacred destination without the perils...
By Jonas Loubin
In the bustling markets of Cotonou, the air is thick with the scent of simmering sauces, grilled fish, and freshly milled corn. Amid the clamor of vendors and the hum of conversation, one dish is as omnipresent as the red dust that settles on the streets: Akassa. Known in some regions as Aklui, this slightly fermented corn or cassava dough—cooked into a thick, tangy porridge—anchors the country’s culinary identity.
In Beninese households, Akassa holds the role bread might play in the West: unassuming, versatile, and essential. It is a constant at family tables, roadside stalls, and festive gatherings, bridging generations through both flavor and ritual.
The preparation is deceptively...
Drums echo across village squares, their rhythms joined by the bright tones of the balafon, a wooden percussion instrument central to many local traditions. Dancers step in unison, their movements recalling stories passed down through generations, while vendors prepare plates of mangue and steaming...
In Djibouti, the calendar is punctuated by celebrations that transform streets, plazas, and coastal towns into stages of music, dance, and communal gathering. These festivals, vibrant in color and rhythm, reveal the depth and diversity of a nation shaped by centuries of African, Arab, and French influence. Each event serves as a window into the country’s social fabric, offering insight into its traditions, culinary artistry, and collective identity.
The Hirgigo festival, held each July, is a striking homage to Somali...
Zambia is a nation rich in culture and traditions, where storytelling serves as a powerful medium for sharing history and life lessons. You may find it fascinating that oral storytelling has been a...
Community plays a vital role in the Mauritanian culture, and one of the best ways to experience this is through the traditional tea-drinking ritual. You may find that sharing tea is not just...
Sahara, the vast landscape that envelops you in its golden sands, offers an adventure unlike any other. When you decide to begin on a Sahara Desert tour in Niger, you don't just visit...
In the sun-baked courtyards of Burkina Faso’s villages, where iron pots simmer over charcoal fires and the scent of ground grains drifts on the breeze, To takes shape. At first glance, it is...
On a table spread with woven baskets and clay dishes, Eritrea’s cuisine tells a story that is both intimate and expansive. Each meal carries echoes of the country’s diverse ethnic groups, its Red...
Thomas L. Cherpes, The Ohio State University
Diagnoses for sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, are increasing in older adults. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports the number of people older than 65...
Fabrice Lollia, Université Gustave Eiffel
Social networks have revolutionised the way we communicate, stay informed and share moments of our daily lives. We use platforms...
In the heart of West Africa, Burkina Faso stretches across the savannah in a patchwork of fields, villages, and bustling markets. Landlocked and often...
Benin, a West African nation with centuries of layered history, holds its traditions close. Here, cultural festivals are not simply seasonal spectacles; they are...
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