Africa
Check out the top 10 most visited countries in Africa in 2024
Africa has become a growing hub for tourism, with its diverse landscapes, rich cultures, and historical landmarks attracting millions of visitors annually. According to the UN Tourism Barometer, Africa welcomed 6% more tourists from January to September 2024 compared to the same period in 2019. In 2024, several African countries stood out as the continent’s…
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Ghana becomes 5th African country to remove visa restrictions for Africans, here are the other four
Ghana is now enabling visa-free travel to citizens of all African countries after President...
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Nigerian animated series ‘Iwájú’ earns three Emmy nominations
The Disney+ animated series Iwájú, co-created by Nigerian animation company Kugali...
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‘I have never seen a restaurant like this one’: Meet the robot waiters making waves in Kenya
A new dining trend is emerging in the center of Nairobi, where patrons can mingle with robots...
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11 Black-Americans who have traced their African ancestry or became citizens
In 2019, Ghana successfully hosted the “Year of Return,” a year-long series of events commemorating the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first recorded enslaved Africans in Virginia,...
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How a white man became the revered chief of Zambia’s Lunda tribe, sparking controversy
In many African tribes and communities, traditional leaders are typically chosen from specific family lineages, adhering strictly to established customs. However, in the Lunda tribe of the Ikelengi District...
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Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote shares why he doesn’t want to own a home abroad
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has surprised many Nigerians by revealing he doesn’t own a house outside the country. Dangote stated he has homes only in Lagos and his hometown Kano and...
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5 popular African fashion styles for men
African clothing styles have evolved over time to keep up with current fashion trends while retaining their distinctive designs. These unique styles reflect various cultures and ethnicities that make up...
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10 Beaches in Africa you need to know
Africa is home to some of the most breathtaking beaches in the world. The continent boasts 18,950 miles of coastline dispersed across 54 nations. Overall, 38 nations in Africa stake a claim to a coastline....
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Here are 10 African countries to invest in and why
Africa is one of the continents with the fastest-growing consumer markets in the world; with a population of over 1 billion people who are characterized as intelligent and brand-loyal. Experts anticipate...
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Here is how the astute West African Emperor Mansa Musa Became the Richest Person in History
Mansa Musa, the emperor of the Mali Empire, was widely considered the richest person in history. His wealth was so immense that it was impossible to accurately quantify. However, his story of how he acquired...
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Largest Statue of Jesus in Africa Set to Promote Religious Tolerance
It is nine meters tall and carved out of marble, and considered the largest statue of Jesus in Africa. The statue of ‘Jesus De Greatest’ is also the tallest statue of Jesus on the African continent...