Customs and traditions

African festivals are transforming into economic engines, reshaping the landscape

Written by: Ayman Ragab African festivals are no longer just about artistic performances; they have become economic platforms that combine tourism…

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Zimbabwe: Funeral Societies Turn into Solidarity Banks for Poor Families

Written by: Mohamed Omran Zimbabwe is witnessing an unconventional transformation in the role of burial societies, which have moved from being entities dedicated to covering…

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Belgian museum opens Congo mining maps archive to the public

Africa Museum in Tervuren, Belgium, intends to make a huge archive of maps and geological records from the Democratic Republic of Congo available.

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From clay to global recognition: How Benin's potters preserve ancestral heritage despite modern challenges

Written by: Mohamed Emran In the village of Sè, located in southwestern Benin, traditional pottery is still alive and well, with women continuing to...

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From Bravery to Wisdom: The Strangest Coming-of-Age Celebrations Among African Tribes

Omnia Hassan wrote that reaching adulthood represents a pivotal point in an individual's life in many African societies, as it is not limited to...

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From Exploitation to Lake Leadership: How Malawian Women Rewrote the Rules of Fishing

Men have dominated Malawi's fishing sector for decades, while women's roles were confined to domestic work or...

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Between Beauty and Heritage... The Strangest Adornment Rituals in the Dark Continent

Omnya Hassan wrote that beauty standards in Africa are not limited to outward appearance, but are closely linked to cultural identity and social status...

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The bride wears black... Mauritanian customs that might surprise you for the first time

Written by: Badr Ahmed. Mauritania is known in the Arab world as the land of a million poets, in reference to the importance of poetry and literature in the lives of…

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Gnawa Festival in Morocco: One of the most wonderful and profound music festivals in the world (Photos)

Follow-ups – Ayman Rajab: Essaouira is considered the spiritual capital of Gnawa music, and for lovers of this musical genre, characterized by its captivating rhythms…

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After meeting Modi, the oldest living wild animal in the Seychelles captivates Africa and the world.

Written by: Mohamed Omran. The Seychelles Islands witnessed a remarkable visit with dimensions that transcended the usual protocol, as the encounter with the oldest land animal...

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