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Senegal is decolonising its heritage, and in the process reclaiming its future
On the morning of 5 September 2017, the inhabitants of Saint-Louis, a regional capital on Senegalās northwest coast, woke to a strange scene. The statue of Louis Faidherbe that had formed the focal point of the Square Faidherbe since 1887 had fallen.
Rwanda’s passionate female conservationist on Kigali’s best
Conservation and Community Program Manager at Singitaās lodges in Rwanda, Claudine Tuyishime, shares where to walk, rest and grab a bite in the capital.
Sudan has twice as many pyramids as Egypt ā this is their little-told story
200 pyramids populate desert sands near the ancient city of MeroeĢ, standing testament to a largely untold chapter of African history.
Zimbabwe’s brilliant female environmental lawyer (and urban farmer) shares her Harare
Boasting a long list of accolades, Takudzwa Mutezo tells us about the best museums, bars and markets to visit in her guide to Harare.
Two astonishing new UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Africa
Only rare and exceptional places grace this esteemed catalogue. The two newest additions in Gabon and CĆ“te d'Ivoire have refuelled our desire to venture to more underrated corners of the continent.
This man wants to reclaim Africa’s lost art
It's estimated that 90-95% of Africaās known heritage is housed outside of the continent. There's now a growing movement to address this.
A culinary guide to Kenya’s land of trees and honey
Watamu is not your typical foodie destination, but itās a favourite among Italians who are rarely wrong about gourmet goodness.
Who are the Hyena Men of Nigeria?
One of the worldās most extraordinary street gangs, this travelling circus uses an intoxicating mix of voodoo and dangerous animals to make a living.
From Cape Town to the cups of royals, writers and revolutionaries: the wine that put South Africaās vineyards on the map
Loved by Napoleon, immortalised by Austen, and requested in royal courts across Europe and by America's founding fathers, a Constantia wine's unlikely origins brought global acclaim to South Africa's vineyards and continues to do so today.
In Photos: Benin Voodoo Festival
Beninās famous Voodoo Festival is celebrated in the city of Ouidah every year in January, involving animal sacrifice, traditional masks and worshippers dressed as clan spirits.