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South Africa Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Figures Receiving 7.6 Million Tourists

The country aims to welcome 10 million international visitors by 2026, promoting a strong tourism rebound. Over the past two years, international tourism has regained momentum as the world moves on from the pandemic. Borders have reopened, airlines have reinstated routes, and travelers are once again filling airports, hotels and ....

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South Africa’s best on-foot adventures

Exploring South Africa’s wildlife on foot offers a rare chance to slow down and experience the bush with all your senses. With guided walking safaris, travelers can unlock a hidden world—learning to read animal tracks, scents, and tiny trails—that are easily missed from a vehicle. Similarly, vulture hides and raptor lookouts reward patient observers with intimate, […]

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How to time your ultimate Egyptian adventure

Egypt’s tourist seasons offer something for every kind of traveler, and choosing the right time can make all the difference. For the ideal blend of manageable weather and thinner crowds, travelers should aim for March, April, or the months of September and October. During these periods, tourists can explore majestic temples and cruise the Nile in comfort, […]

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How repurposed antibiotics are saving newborns

A groundbreaking clinical trial in Kenya is offering new hope in the fight against neonatal sepsis, a condition responsible for hundreds of thousands of infant deaths each year. The NeoSep1 study, led by the Global Antibiotic Research and Development Partnership, is testing safer and more effective combinations of existing antibiotics to counter rising drug resistance. Researchers have […]

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Rediscovering a Nigerian photography legend: Ojeikere’s archive revealed

A previously unseen trove of photographs by Nigerian photography legend J.D. ‘Okhai Ojeikere has been brought into the spotlight at ART X Lagos, marking a major celebration of his legacy. The exhibition, An Exacting Eye, showcased 150 images from his extensive archive, most never publicly displayed, and was accompanied by a masterclass led by his son, Amaize […]

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Benin Museum faces delays amid bronzes controversy

The Museum of West African Arts (MOWAA) in Benin City, Nigeria, faces uncertainty even though it is ready for the public. Initially promoted as a home for the Benin Bronzes, the museum now focuses on housing contemporary African art and training a new generation of archaeologists and conservators. However, this shift created tension with the Oba of […]

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The complex politics behind Africa’s diaspora citizenship programs

In 2025, singer Ciara received Beninese citizenship as a descendant of enslaved Africans, a symbolic homecoming celebrated at Ouidah’s “Door of No Return.” While such gestures are promoted as an act of healing and reconnection, they also highlight the complexities of diaspora citizenship programs across Africa. Countries like Benin, Ghana, and Sierra Leone are reconnecting with descendants […]

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