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Namibia Launches New Desert Elephants Conservation Route for Ethical Safari Tourism
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Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery Increases Petrol Output to 650,000 bpd, Exports Begin
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Senegal’s Pastef Government Faces First Major Strike Over Public Sector Wages
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Botswana’s Ghanzi Festival Celebrates San Heritage with Music, Dance and Storytelling
Under the acacia trees of Ghanzi District in western Botswana, the annual Ghanzi Festival returned this month, celebrating the culture of the San people, also known as Basarwa, in the…
Beyond Injera: 5 Underrated African Dishes You Should Try in 2026
Jollof rice and injera get the headlines, but Africa’s culinary map is far deeper. As food tourism grows in 2026, these 5 underrated dishes deserve a spot on your plate:…
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