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Zambia’s annual Kuomboka ceremony unites cultures, boosts tourism and empowers local businesses. Thousands flock to Mongu to celebrate Lozi traditions, bringing vibrant energy and economic benefits to the region.

The church forests of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC) are a remarkable example of environmental conservation upheld through spiritual reverence, indigenous knowledge and traditional beliefs.

Burundi’s tourism sector faces challenges, with underdeveloped parks struggling due to encroachment, poaching and lack of funding. Environmental activists urge better protection of the country’s natural reserves.

In a fascinating new book, an East German sociologist elaborates why German unification did not – and could not – result in a uniform German identity. It never will.

During the recent elections in South Africa, disinformation spread rapidly, discrediting political parties and misleading voters. Fact-checkers and journalists used AI tools to counter false narratives and provide reliable information to the public.

The prospective trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur might unlock opportunities for deeper cooperation. It is criticised by civil society, but the issues raised could be resolved in better ways than by breaking off the talks.

Ben Moyo’s life changed forever during Zimbabwe’s Gukurahundi genocide. His story sheds light on the enduring pain of this dark chapter.

Onchocerciasis, commonly known as river blindness, is classified as a neglected tropical disease (NTD) by the World Health Organization (WHO). Almost all people affected by the disease live in sub-Saharan Africa.

In Malawi, many elderly people are viewed as a burden and becoming victims of violence and other abuse.

A young Zimbabwean cares about media literacy and is conducting a social experiment in which she monitors the spread of rumours using face-to-face interactions with rural folk.