Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has released its latest World Press Freedom Index, which ranks 180 countries based on the level of press freedom available to journalists. It, however, said press freedom remains highly fragile in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The latest Reporters...
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...
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...
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...
According to Numbeo's Cost of Living Survey, these are the top 10 most expensive cities in Africa. Numbeo's survey compares the prices of consumer goods such as groceries, transportation, utilities, and restaurant expenses in cities relative to New York...
According to the latest EF English Proficiency Index (EF EPI), South Africa Tops the list of the best English speaking countries in Africa, showcasing its strong command of the English language. Following closely behind, Kenya takes the second spot,...
Artifacts including but not limited to scepter, and objects of worship that were stolen by France during its colonial occupation of Benin have been returned to the West African nation of cotonou.
The Artifacts were Looted from the Kingdom of...
All cultures and religions have their creation stories. One creation story is of the God Doondari who created the world from a drop of milk.
The Fulani are a nomadic group of about 40 million, spread across West Africa’s...
Home to the youngest population in the world, fascinating history, spectacular art and a plethora of languages, Africa boasts some truly amazing facts.
Here are 20 Interesting Facts That You Might Not Know About the African Continent.
1. Africa has the...
The most peaceful country in Africa is Mauritius, which is ranked 28th on the GPI, while South Sudan remains the least peaceful country in Africa and one of the least peaceful countries in the world, despite an improvement in...
