(3 mins read) The Berbers or Imazighen (meaning free men) are an ethnic group which reside in current day North African and West African regions in countries like Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Mauritania, northern Mali, northern Niger, and the Canary Islands. Berbers were the original inhabitants of North Africa before the 7th century Arab invasion,…
(7 mins read) 2020 was supposed to be the year of big sporting events such as the Olympic Games, Africa Women’s Cup of Nations, and Uefa men’s Euros. But then the coronavirus pandemic came upon us, all aspects of life including sports came to an unexpected halt. Many competitions were canceled, jobs were lost and…
(3 mins read) 24-year-old Moroccan athlete Soufiane El Bakkali, in 2018 broke the fastest world time in the 3000 metres steeplechase at the Monaco diamond league finishing in under 8 minutes. Since finishing 4th in the Rio Olympics and getting silver in the world champion athletics in 2017. El Bakkali has won a 1500m race…
(10 mins read) Now that 2020 is over and done with. You cannot enter 2021 without having listened to African music. The African entertainment market has skyrocketed with the help of the internet with many people now realising the amazing sounds coming from Africa. Now millions of Africans worldwide can reconnect with their home countries…
there’s no denying that 2020 has been a difficult year for many and with the threat of COVID still looming, 2020 to say the least has been a surreal year. But good news, if you’re reading this we made it! And that’s not something to be taken for granted. Despite the difficulties 2020 has presented, many…
(3 mins read) Senegal has been crowned Africa’s team of the year by FIFA for the fourth year in a row. Senegal’s football team has been climbing the ranks and continues to emerge stronger year after year. Other countries like Algeria, Cameroon, Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria, and Tunisia have ensured that Africa ends 2020 with seven…
(3 mins read) Egypt has now received its first shipment of the Coronavirus vaccine. the vaccine was created by the Chinese pharmaceutical company; Sinopharm and tested in the United Arab Emirates which is said to have an 86% effective rate. With currently under 7,000 deaths from the coronavirus, the Egyptian government plan to first vaccinate…
(3 mins read) In November, the Egyptian government announced the discovery of over 100 ancient coffins with at least one containing a mummy. Archeologists also found 40 gilt status and other artifacts in Saqqara burial ground near Cairo. The coffins are rumored to be over 2,500 years old and are still in great condition. Though…
(15 mins read) Africa, though probably one of the most diverse continents in the world, is home to 54 countries and multiple independent territories, but many people, especially those who’ve never been to the continent often group the whole continent as one place. Safety is a big concern especially when thinking about your next travel…
(2 mins read) There’s no denying the global impact that Coronavirus has had on the world. One industry that has been hit the hardest by the virus is the travel/tourism industry. Safety is a big issue and the cases of Coronavirus each country has is a major determining factor whether people travel there or not/…