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Benin and the ECOWAS Crisis – Navigating Regional Challenges and Security Threats

Why is Benin Important In ECOWAS? In the context...

Revolutionary rap: Nigerian star Falz has kept protest music alive

Paul Onanuga, Federal University, Oye Ekiti Nigerian rapper,...

Culture

Rising Egyptian Artists Gain Global Recognition

In Cairo’s bustling art districts, a new generation of Egyptian artists is redefining the country’s cultural landscape. Their work, rooted in heritage yet unafraid of experimentation, is increasingly finding space on the international...

Djibouti’s Historic Sites Reveal Layers of a Storied Past

Along the Gulf of Tadjoura, the capital city of Djibouti rises like a tapestry of time, where French colonial boulevards intersect with bustling markets and modern cafés. The city itself, a living archive,...

Malian Storytelling Traditions Keep Ancient Wisdom Alive

Over centuries, you may find that the people of Mali have nurtured a rich tradition of storytelling that serves as a vibrant thread woven into the fabric of their culture. This storytelling, often passed down through generations, is not just a mere pastime but a profound medium that holds ancient wisdom, moral teachings, and historical narratives. As you explore the depth of Malian storytelling, you will uncover how it shapes community values, preserves knowledge, and connects individuals to their ancestry. In Mali, the griots, or oral historians, play a vital role in this tradition. These highly respected individuals are the custodians of history, culture, and family genealogies. When you come...

From Drums to Dance: The Beating Heart of Benin’s Festivals

Benin, a West African nation with centuries of layered history, holds its traditions close. Here, cultural festivals are not simply seasonal spectacles; they are...

Sacred Rhythms and Timeless Dances: Côte d’Ivoire’s Living Heritage

In the villages of Côte d’Ivoire, dusk often arrives to the sound of drums. The low thrum of the djembe, the ringing notes of the balafon, and the liquid tones of the kora rise...

From Bean to Brew: Côte d’Ivoire’s Coffee Renaissance

In the rolling highlands and coastal plains of Côte d’Ivoire, coffee is more than an agricultural commodity—it is a cultural thread, woven through decades of labor, innovation, and pride. This West African nation, once best known in the coffee world for its robusta exports, is reasserting itself on the global stage with renewed vigor and refined ambition. Today, Côte d’Ivoire stands as the world’s largest...

The Spirit of Sape: When Congolese Dandyism Becomes Art

In the streets of Brazzaville and Kinshasa, amid the hum of traffic and the swirl of everyday life, flashes of color catch the eye—a...

Creole Traditions Shape the Heart of Mauritian Life

Many aspects of life in Mauritius are intertwined with the vibrant Creole culture that forms the backbone of the island's identity. If you happen to be visiting or living in this beautiful paradise,...

Traditional Dance as the Pulse of Eritrean Culture

In Eritrea, the rhythm of traditional dance resonates far beyond performance halls and village squares. It is an enduring...

The Sound of Identity: Traditional Music in Guinea-Bissau

In Guinea-Bissau, music is more than performance—it is memory, expression, and identity woven into rhythm. Across villages and city streets, the pulse of drums and the shimmer of string instruments carry the stories...