Customs and traditions

From the Nile to the Zambezi: Africa celebrates unity of destiny and the promise of sustainable development.

In a festive atmosphere reflecting the spirit of African solidarity, Ambassador Mayada Essam Abdel Rahman offered her congratulations on the 63rd anniversary of the founding of the African Union…

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Sudanese kisra is among the top 10 types of bread in the world

Written by: Mohamed Ragab. At a global celebration of culture and traditional cuisine, Sudanese kisra stole the show after being selected among the top 10…

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Lip plates in Ethiopia: A mysterious ritual that transforms women of Mursi into cultural icons

Written by Omnia Hassan: In the remote plains of southwestern Ethiopia, lives the Mursi tribe, one of the most fascinating communities in the world…

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Bull jumping in the Hamar tribe: an ancient African ritual for entering youth

Written by Omnia Hassan: The Hamar tribe is one of the most famous traditional tribes in southwestern Ethiopia, where they maintain their rituals and customs…

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The disappearance of genitals due to witchcraft... What is happening in Malawi?

Written by: Mohamed Diab. The recent violence in Malawi has sparked widespread debate about the effectiveness of the colonial-era witchcraft law, after…

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The Khoi-Khoi people of South Africa: the oldest continuous human genetic lineage on Earth

Prepared by: Dr. Alia Amer, Demographic Expert and North African Representative to the African Union for Population Studies. The Khoy Khoy people—historically known as…

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Africans with colored eyes | The Bushmen people: A deep-rooted history and authentic African identity

Prepared by: Dr. Alia Amer, Demographic Expert and North African Representative to the African Union for Population Studies. The study of early primitive societies represents an entry point…

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The Hamer tribe: Life and traditions of one of Africa's most fascinating groups

Written by Omnia Hassan: The Hamer tribe is located in the heart of the Omo Valley in southwestern Ethiopia and is considered one of the most interesting ethnic groups in…

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The argan tree: green gold that fights desertification in Morocco

Written by: Hussein Ahmed. Every year on May 10th, the world celebrates International Argan Tree Day, an occasion…

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Magic and Vodoun... one of the oldest religions in Benin | What do we know about it?

Written by Omnia Hassan: Vodoun is considered one of the oldest spiritual systems in West Africa and has deep roots in the Kingdom of Dahomey, which became…

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