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...

By Robert Stales In the narrow, bustling streets of Cotonou, container trucks rumble toward the port while roadside vendors balance baskets of fresh produce on their heads. Farther inland, fields of cotton stretch to the horizon, their white bolls shimmering...

Most travelers to Namibia find themselves captivated not only by its breathtaking landscapes but also by the deep cultural traditions and rich tribal heritage that define this beautiful nation. As you commence on your journey through Namibia, you'll have the rare opportunity to engage with various ethnic groups, each with its own history, customs, and practices that contribute to the country's vibrant culture. Your adventure begins in the north, where the Ovambo people, the largest ethnic group in Namibia, reside. As you visit their communities, you can witness traditional dances that celebrate life and the changing seasons. These dances often involve colorful attire and rhythmic movements that draw you into...

On a crowded Nairobi street, the aroma of grilled meat rises into the evening air, mingling with the spice of fresh chilies and the earthiness of simmering stews. Kenyan cuisine is not a single tradition but a mosaic, shaped by geography, trade, and the country’s remarkable cultural diversity. It is food that is both familiar and surprising—simple in form yet layered in history. At the center of nearly every Kenyan table is ugali, a dense maize flour porridge that anchors the meal. Its plainness is deliberate, designed to balance the intensity of accompanying dishes. A spoonful of sukuma wiki—kale sautéed with onions and tomatoes—offers a fresh, peppery contrast, an everyday...

Just as the sun sets over the breathtaking landscapes of Tanzania, vibrant festivals emerge to light up the cultural tapestry of this diverse nation. When you immerse yourself in these celebrations, you initiate...

In Eswatini, history is not confined to museums or dusty archives. It unfolds in the rhythm of traditional ceremonies, in the presence of royal villages, and in the voices of those who continue...

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

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

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

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