Getting up close to the majestic Victoria Falls, is what a visit to Livingstone is all about. There are paths that run along the gorge edge of Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, which offer stunning views of the Eastern Cataract, which is approximately a quarter of the falls. Victoria Falls, which is approximately a mile in length and more than 100m high, is the largest curtain waterfall in the world. The Zambezi River plunges into the Batoka Gorge, which runs downstream from the waterfall. It’s is home to some of the most exciting white water rafting in the country. The Zimbabwean side…
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Issued on: 06/10/2021 – 09:09Modified: 06/10/2021 – 11:24 Mali’s Foreign Ministry has summoned France’s ambassador to Bamako over “unfriendly and derogatory” comments made by President Emmanuel Macron. France is worried about Mali’s ruling junta employing Russian paramilitaries to help fight jihadists in the Sahel as Paris reduces its own military mission there.”The state must return with its justice, its education, its police everywhere, especially in Mali,” Macron said on Tuesday, warning the vast territory risks being overrun by jihadists and traffickers.Mali was quick to hit back, issuing a statement protesting what it called “regrettable remarks”, and calling on France to “avoid value…
A lot of brides say yes to buying their wedding dresses, but you can choose to skip the lifetime commitment to a gown you’ll only wear once and rent your wedding dress. After all, wedding dresses can be a major expense, and that money could easily go toward other aspects of your dream wedding or future married life instead. The average cost of a wedding dress is about ₦100,000 in Nigeria. If you can’t afford that or you simply don’t feel like spending so much for one-time wear, then you should rent your wedding dress. With renting, you’ll pay a fraction of…
Sara Medini, political analyst at the Tunisian feminist organisation Aswat Nissa, was in a meeting at work last week when she happened to glance at a news alert on her phone. What she saw left her at first flabbergasted, then delighted.“I couldn’t believe my eyes. I thought I had misread it,” she said. “I told my colleagues: ‘He’s appointed a woman! He’s appointed a woman!’“We were all delighted. We had goosebumps. It’s really a historic moment – but that doesn’t mean they have a blank cheque.”The decision by the president, Kais Saied, to name Najla Bouden, a senior civil servant…
Issued on: 06/10/2021 – 00:47 Mali’s foreign ministry summoned France’s ambassador to Bamako on Tuesday over comments by President Emmanuel Macron that it said were unfriendly and disagreeable. This is the latest salvo in a tense dispute between Mali and its key military partner France over reports Bamako could recruit Russian mercenaries as Paris reshapes its 5,000-strong counter-terrorism mission in the region.Mali’s prime minister has accused France of abandoning it in the joint fight against Islamist insurgents. Macron last week rejected the charge and questioned the legitimacy of the Malian authorities overseeing a transition to elections after two coups in…
Plastic waste is one of the many environmental challenges developing countries face. How to properly dispose of the plastic waste or even recycle them for other use has not been properly explored, leaving many cities in Africa littered with trash such as sachet water waste. One woman from Nigeria’s Ibadan state has taken the initiative to recycle all manner of waste from the dump into beautiful products. Together with her team at Planet3r, her for-profit business, Adejoke Lasisi converts used “pure water” sachets into school bags, slippers, purses, mats, artwork and others. In her 30s, Lasisi comes from a middle-class…
In the shadow of Nigeria’s 61st Independence Day, Africa Is a Country radio stops over in Lagos on its tour of African club cultures inspired by the Ten Cities book project. Unfortunately, due to a host of factors beyond our control, I wasn’t able to link up with Mallam Mudi Yahaya, cultural activist and essayist for the book’s Lagos chapter. But his essays did serve as a guide in the curation of the songs featured in this episode. I cannot recommend his essays enough as they serve as a sort of corrective to the general narrative around “Afrobeats” circulating in…
Algeria has closed its airspace to French military planes supporting the campaign against Islamist insurgents in the Sahel, the latest phase of a worsening row between the North African country and the former colonial power. Algeria spans a large territory between the Mediterranean and the nations of Mali and Niger south of the Sahara. France confirmed on Sunday that flights had been blocked. “We have had to make adjustments, but Algeria’s decision will not impact French operations in Africa’s Sahel region,” said a military spokesman.Emmanuel Macron, president of France, is also embroiled in a dispute with Mali’s military junta, which…
Cape Town is the Mother City of sunny South Africa, and it’s no wonder why. Bringing together the beach, the bush, and the mountains, this city has it all. Whether you are a local or visiting from far, far away, Cape Town offers an endless variety of possibilities to keep you busy. What to Do in Cape Town If you’re heading to Cape Town sometime soon and need some things to add to your itinerary, here are 50 of the best things to do in Cape Town. 1. V&A Waterfront If you do not visit the V&A Waterfront when visiting…
UFC champions Israel Adesanya, Kamura Usman and Francis NgannouAfrica’s ‘Three Kings’ are exploding the profile of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on the continent, says the organisation’s president. Earlier this year, Cameroon’s Francis Ngannou joined Nigerian-born duo Kamaru Usman and Israel Adesanya in becoming a UFC champion. Dana White says the trio are raising the profile of mixed martial arts on the continent in a similar fashion to how Ireland’s Conor McGregor, who first became UFC champion in 2015, boosted the sport in Europe. “When Conor became champion in Ireland, it exploded in Europe and now with Usman, Adesanya and…