Travel and History

The Afar is an African tribe which largely resides in the Horn of Africa. They are also called the Danakil and Adal ethnic groups. The Afar region cuts across Ethiopia, Somalia, Djibouti and Eritrea. The Afar tribe is made up of nomadic people and they speak the Afar language. They live in independent small kingdoms, each ruled by its own Sultan. The Afar people are known as the toughest people in the world. For...

It's very safe to say that corruption has anchored its root to almost every system in Africa. Starting from the political sphere to the economic, financial, security, and social domains, corruption seems to have overshadowed integrity, accountability, fairness, and morality. While it isn't arguable that corruption resides only in Africa, recent statistics on corruption across the continent show Africans majorly play along with it, regardless of its detriments. The list of...

In a beautiful world with countries that require visas, satisfying our wanderlust can be quite intimidating. Sometime in 2015, the Ghanaian passport was ranked 52nd on the world passport index 2015. However, things changed and a new ranking by the Henley Passport Index (as of January 1, 2018) saw the Ghanaian passport move to the 73rd position, sitting on the same spot with the Dominican Republic and Sierra Leonean passport in terms...

Queuing for Visas can be very strenuous and burdening on our mental health. Sometimes the rigorous process involved becomes a big source of discouragement to those aspiring to travel out of a country. Holders of the Zimbabwean passport can calm down a bit because although Zimbabwe's passport may not be the most powerful in the world (that would be the United States and the United Kingdom), it may not...

Nobody enjoys the hassle and stress that's especially common in Nigeria over the obtainment of visas. So we have compiled a list of countries that Nigerians can travel to without a visa. Note that most of these countries will require a work permit/visa if that is your intention. Also, visa guidelines are liable to change and it is imperative to stay updated with your consulate. Here are some Countries Nigerians...

The South African passport is one of the most powerful passports in the world. The passport is easy to obtain and there are over 100 countries South Africans can travel to without a visa. While some countries do not require a visa some others issue visas upon arrival in the country. this reduces the hassle and stress of getting it one's own countries. before embarking on a journey to any of...

Ghana is an anglophone Western African country. It boasts a population of about 27 million and is the ninth largest economy in Africa. Ghana is rich in culture and the unique way in which they prepare their food is what makes them stand out. When it comes to African delicacies, you will almost always find Ghanaian dishes right at the top of the food chain. Traditional Ghanaian cuisine may resemble...

Rice is one common staple food among Africans and there are various ways to cook this food. From Jollof, fried, white or with beans and so on, Africans would not miss an opportunity to show their love for rice. If you're tired of the conventional ways you cook it, try out any of these 10 amazing recipes from different countries in Africa. PLAIN RICE AND SAUCE This is probably one of the...

Plans to leave your country for another can be a frustrating problem that seems to have no solution. This is especially so for retirees, unemployed, or underemployed people who don’t have enough money to travel. But then, the whole process doesn't have to be expensive. Many affordable countries have made it possible for one to attain the life-changing dream of living and working abroad. These countries do not only...

The Congo River, the deepest and one of the longest rivers in the world. Africa has a number of notable rivers that have survived ages till this moment with the Congo river as the most prominent in Central Africa flowing for as long as 3000km before discharging into the Atlantic mouth. The Congo River has existed for millions of years before its discovery by Diogo Cão, a foreign explorer in 1482; further...

To obtain a relatively realistic standard of living in a nation, the GDP is measured by its Purchasing Power Parity per capita; and this shows you the worth and household consumption rate of the average resident. The GDP data per capita is nothing short of the country's economy as it reflects in the living condition of the people. GDP in itself is the worth of a nation's economy -...

The problem of foreign debt has been a major and persistent setback for the African economy; despite being one of the fastest-growing economies in the entire globe. This is mainly a result of the fact that most African countries in debt are still underdeveloped and therefore depend on foreign loans to sustain their economies. As the domestic resources in these countries are limited to meet these needs, countries often...

Slavery refers to a condition in which individuals are owned by others who control the general conditions of their lives, including where they live, what they eat, their work, movements, etc. Slavery has been in existence throughout history, spreading through almost every culture, nationality and religion, from ancient times to the present day. The ancient Greeks, Romans, British, Portuguese, Spanish, Incas, Aztecs, and so on, were all involved in...

Africa has always been special because of her naturally endowed and mineral rich soils. Just like every other continent, Africa is blessed with tremendous natural resources and minerals, and in unbelievable measures in certain African countries. Africa is home to most of the world's mineral deposits, thus made room for more African located mineral industries in the world. Africa might be short in so many things but never in...

You will never experience the diversity and beauty of African nature if you are yet to visit our beloved country Kenya. We believe there is more to experience, encounter, explore and be absorbed in here more than anywhere else you can easily think of across the African continent if not some parts of the world. After all, Kenya is the home of wildlife. It is possible that you will...

Africa was mostly colonized by Britain, France and Portugal during the scramble for Africa and after a prolonged stay in the continent, the colonized nations adopted the colonizers' language as the official language, hence, there a lot of French-speaking African countries. It is necessary to note that there is a proportional distribution of those who can speak English, French and Portuguese in accordance with the number and population of territories...

Get ready to crack down in love with the land of possibilities; a one-stop shop for multiracial experiences, variety at your doorstep. This is the U.S.A of Africa, highly patriotic and true to the African roots. So if you ever get bored with where you are and need a refreshing change, South Africa has got you covered, not only do they have top tourist spots that will be fully...

West Africa is the part of Africa that is located in the western part of Africa and most of it is in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is also referred to as Western Africa. Out of the entire African nations, there are 16 nations that make up the West African countries. Geographically, West Africa is well distinguished from other parts of Africa. Most West African countries were colonized by Britain and French and...

Most countries of the world commonly refer to their head of states as presidents. And it's also common to call their official residential houses, presidential palaces. However, not all countries call the official residence of their head of state a "palace", some other names used are "Government House", "Presidential Villa", "State House", "Executive Mansion", etc. It is always expected that these buildings of great significance and importance are magnificent...

During the European conquest in Africa, they ruled the continent but not without any form of challenge or counter attacks. They came, conquered and finally left, but still not without a fight. Before their coming we had our forms of civilization, we existed and lived our lives in our own way, the way we’ve always known; the ways that has always worked for us. Then they came to disintegrate...

Think you've heard it all before? Not yet! Most times, people think touring Kenya means going to safaris and some cool beaches, but there is so much more you can do in Kenya beyond Safaris and beaches. Yes, numerous things that you probably didn't know you can do while touring Kenya. So when next you take a trip to Kenya, make sure you get some of these 10 wild...

Churches are divine places, as expected to be. These are places where people render worship to their maker. It definitely has to be of perhaps an excellent standard, say as Godlike as perfect. No matter how remote the place, there is always a church somewhere for the people. One stunning thing about churches is the out of the world aesthetics they come with, perhaps the designers get the divine...

Ancient African Civilization refers to the pre-advanced state of the African human society, the ancient centralized governance and their models of leadership. These were the strong government and administrative forces that guided and framed the affairs of the people before colonization, and modern civilization. These ancient  civilizations formed the lifestyle of the people and contributed to culture - both past and present. The knowledge of these famous and yet forgotten kingdoms...

The African Population is fast growing with an estimated number of 1.2 billion people. This is detected from the visible growth in the continent’s most populous nations with Nigeria-184,264,000, Ethiopia- 90,076,000, Egypt- 88,523,000, Democratic Republic of the Congo- 77,267,000, and South Africa- 54,957,000. It is predicted that Africa will be home to about 4 billion people by the end of the century. Once a child is born, there's joy, it's one of the most...

Annually, the Global Fire Power ranks countries of the world based on their military strength and firepower. In their unique ranking of African countries with the highest military strength and firepower, up to 40 different tools and parameters were used, including the number of active front-line and reserve personnel, tanks and armored fighting vehicles, aircraft like fighters/interceptors and helicopters, naval strength and coastal defense crafts, resources and defense budget,...