Society & Culture

87% of Nigeria’s Poor Reside in the North – World Bank

Almost half of all poor people in Nigeria live in the north-west and the north accounts for 87 percent of all poor in the country in 2016, while the south-south part of the country, recorded the most significant drop...

Best French Speaking Countries in Africa (2026)

French is one of the official languages spoken in many countries in Africa due to the continent's historical ties with France. With over 140 million people across the continent speaking French, it's no surprise that several African countries are...

Six of the World’s 10 Largest Christian Countries will be in Africa By 2060

There are already more Christians in Africa than any other continent in the world and that’s not going to change soon. By 2060 six of the countries with the top ten largest Christian populations will be in Africa, up from...

African Countries That Speak Spanish

What are some Spanish speaking African countries and how and when did they adopt the language? There are more than 400 million native speakers of Spanish, making it the second most spoken languages in the world. Spanish is the third...

Most Expensive Cities in South Africa, 2020

Pretoria is the most expensive city in South Africa, according to Numbeo’s 2020 city index. Data group Numbeo have published their Cost of Living indices for 2020, listing the cheapest and most expensive cities to live in South Africa. The index...

Most Dangerous Cities in South Africa (2026)

According to Numbeo crime index, Pretoria is one of the most dangerous cities in South Africa. South Africa was also ranked as the third most dangerous country in the world, with four local cities among the 10 most dangerous globally. Among...

Mwaka Kogwa, the Tanzanian Festival where Men Fight to Settle Grudges of the Previous Year

Mwaka Kogwa is a four-day festival held in Makunduchi, usually in late July. It is a celebration of the New Year and some of the events include huge bonfires and mock fights. The festival has its origins in Zoroastrian religion...

20 Natural Ways to Kill Sperm in the Female Body (Updated)

After sexual intercourse, some women may want to flush out sperm from their bodies for various reasons such as preventing pregnancy or reducing the risk of infections. While there are several methods available such as using contraception or taking...

South African Cities Dominate List of Most Congested Cities in Africa, 2020

According to data gathered by location technology company TomTom, Cairo is the most congested city in Africa. This is according to TomTom, a supplier of location and navigation products and services. Covering 416 cities across 57 countries on 6 continents, TomTom...

Kusasa Fumbi: The Sexual Rite Of Passage Practiced in Parts of Africa

Kusasa Fumbi “Sexual cleansing” is a common practice in several African countries where a woman is expected to have sex after her first period, after becoming widowed, or after an abortion, as a cleansing ritual. For young girls Kusasa Fumbi...
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Nicolas Le Jeune: The French Slave Master Sued by His Slaves for Torture and Murder

In the late 18th century, Saint-Domingue was France’s richest Atlantic plantation colony, producing sugar and coffee through a system...
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