Planning a trip to Tanzania this December? Well, it would be a good idea to discover what Christmas is like on this side of the world! Whether you are here for a Kilimanjaro hike or big Safari, the Christmas spirit continues.Christmas in Tanzania is a time of joy and celebration, with a unique blend of local traditions and Christian customs. While Tanzania is a multicultural country with a significant Christian population, Christmas is widely celebrated across different religious and ethnic groups. Here are some aspects of Christmas in Tanzania: 1. Religious Observance: Many Tanzanians attend church services on Christmas Eve and…
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Marcel Koller Coach of Al Ahly by Thando Mpembe Wednesday Dec 06, 2023. 12:25 Al Ahly head coach Marcel Koller is delighted to have Amr El Solia available again after the midfielder made his first appearance of the season in the 1-1 draw with Young Africans last weekend. The Egypt international missed the opening three months of the campaign with a muscular injury, but made his comeback as a second-half substitute against Yanga in the CAF Champions League on Saturday. Koller’s side created numerous chances at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium before Percy Tau eventually broke the deadlock four minutes from…
The Grootbos Florilegium weaves together art, natural science, and storytelling to safeguard the Cape’s botanical legacy for generations to come. Home to a unique collection of botanical illustrations by local and international artists that showcase the rare, endangered and charismatic plants found within the Grootbos Private Nature Reserve and surroundings. I visited the Florilegium on a stormy afternoon, lingering before each work of art, magnifying glasses in hand, finding in each botanical masterpiece distinctive characters and glimpses of the insects, pollinators and creatures associated with the respective plants. The story of the botanical art traces its roots back to 1991…
The world of African sports is receiving unprecedented global attention: Tunisian tennis player Ons Jabeur made consecutive Grand Slam Tennis finals in 2022 at Wimbledon and the US Open and returned to the Wimbledon final in 2023; the Morocco men’s football team was the first squad from the continent to reach the FIFA world-cup semi-final; their female compatriots competed in the Women’s World Cup for the first time (and reached the knock-out stages), with Nouhaila Benzina becoming the first player to play at a World Cup while wearing the hijab; and Kenyan runner, Eliud Kipchoge has become the first athlete…
Comment on this storyCommentAdd to your saved storiesSaveAt the Paris funeral of Congolese writer Henri Lopes, mourners from literary communities on two continents praised the searing truths of his novels that used fictional strongmen to ridicule political corruption and brutality in Africa.Also in attendance at the Nov. 14 service was a high-level delegation sent by the Republic of Congo’s president, Denis Sassou-Nguesso, whose autocratic and repressive government Mr. Lopes served in the prominent role of ambassador to France.The paradox came to define Mr. Lopes and his work over more than five decades: the enigmatic insider who could write mocking parodies…
Carolyn Kissane, academic director and clinical professor at the Center for Global Affairs at New York University, leads the conversation on the geopolitics of oil. FASKIANOS: Thank you. Welcome to the final session of the Winter/Spring 2023 CFR Academic Webinar Series. I’m Irina Faskianos, vice president of the National Program and Outreach here at CFR. Today’s discussion is on the record. And the video and transcript will be available on our website, CFR.org/Academic, if you would like to share these materials with your colleagues or classmates. As always, CFR takes no institutional positions on matters of policy. We are…
Kenya, Nairobi: October 28, 2023 In an effort to keep growing throughout Africa, haircare specialty brand Design Essentials®, which treats curly and overly coiled hair, has introduced a new line of hair products into Kenya. The African Chebe Hair Growth Collection was created using native African knowledge and natural African ingredients to satisfy the unique needs of African hair types. It will be sold in Kenya by Belle Afrique Kenya, their six-year distribution partner.Design Essentials’ International Marketing Manager for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, Sharon Thompson, made the following remarks during a media launch event in Nairobi:“We are excited…
When packing for a Tanzanian safari, it’s important to consider which national park you are going to, duration of the trip, and the specific activities you’ll be participating in. Either way, there are quite a few essential items you should consider carrying in your safari travel bag. Here’s a list of items to help you get started: 1. Clothing: – Lightweight, breathable, and neutral-colored clothing (long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and a hat). – Warm clothing for cool evenings or early morning game drives. – Swimsuit (if your accommodation has a pool). – Comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots. – Socks and…
Adding some pampering onto your safari will really enhance your trip. It’s a heavenly match! Here are 6 safari spa destinations on our radar. These safari spas are committed to eco-friendly and sustainable practices by using locally made products and supporting local conservation efforts. Just being on safari is a transformative experience. Now just add a wildly wonderful spa treatment to your journey. Having an outdoor massage with the sound of real birds and a gentle warm breeze rustling the leaves in the trees is SO much nicer than being enclosed in a dim lit treatment room with spa playlist…
With every safari I embark upon, there is always at least one moment where I think to myself “I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be”. This sense of belonging is truly an amazing feeling. On my latest African safari through Botswana and Zimbabwe, I had this feeling over and over again. With so much going on in the world – war, division, destruction – safari is a constant source of joy, peace and wonder for me. The African bush has become my happy place. At Khwai Lediba in the eastern Okavango Delta, I silently glide through water channels on a…