Biografrica

28/07/2024

27/07/2024

A glimpse of Accra, Ghana 🇬🇭 in the 1960s

📸: Ghanaian Museum

27/07/2024

Check out the stunning views of Semonkong Lodge in Semonkong, Lesotho 🇱🇸: Summer vs. Winter!

27/07/2024

Vincent Enyeama's son has joined Lille FC as a goalkeeper, following in his father's footsteps.

26/07/2024

Oran, Algeria 🇩🇿

26/07/2024

Bizerte, Tunisia 🇹🇳

26/07/2024

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26/07/2024

Nigerian leather, once mislabeled as “Italian leather,” is now recognized as some of the best in the world and is known as “genuine leather.”

26/07/2024

Nigeria's House of Representatives members have pledged to donate 50% of their salaries for six months to combat hunger nationwide.

This move, announced during a plenary session last Thursday, is aimed at supporting the government's drive for food sufficiency and addressing rising food costs.

26/07/2024

Vincent Enyeama's son has joined Lille FC as a goalkeeper, following in his father's footsteps.

23/07/2024

Due to a shortage of priests, many Catholic churches in the US are now served by African priests, primarily from Kenya and Nigeria.

22/07/2024

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22/07/2024

Here are players of African descent who have represented the French national football team.

When France won the 2018 World Cup, 90% of their players were of African descent.

22/07/2024

The top banana producers in Africa are:

1. Uganda
2. Tanzania
3. Rwanda
4. Kenya
5. Burundi

These countries lead in banana production thanks to their favorable tropical and subtropical climates, fertile soil, and effective agricultural practices.

22/07/2024

South Sudan's Men's National Basketball Team secured a victory over Great Britain with an 84-81 win in a friendly match before the 2024 Paris Olympics.

They also triumphed against Portugal, winning 80-72 in another friendly.

22/07/2024

Zimbabwe has deported three Chinese nationals accused of torturing a mine worker.

21/07/2024

Tanzania launched Eastern Africa's first electric train in June, transporting 1,400 passengers from Dar es Salaam to Morogoro on its maiden 300-kilometer journey.

21/07/2024

The Mundari people of South Sudan celebrate their traditional wrestling festival, showcasing a sport deeply rooted in their culture.

Wrestling, an ancient African tradition dating back to Kemet, is still popular today in countries like Senegal, Sudan, Nigeria, The Gambia, and Togo.

An African Wrestling Competition could boost the economy and promote unity and culture across the continent.

20/07/2024

Chinua Achebe published his first novel, “Things Fall Apart,” at the age of 28 in 1958.

This African classic has sold over 20 million copies, been translated into 57 languages, and is ranked as one of the Greatest Books Ever by Encyclopedia Britannica.

20/07/2024

Cameroon is home to Africa's oldest forest, the Korop National Park Forest. This ancient forest, dating back 60 million years, resides in the southwestern province near the Nigerian border. The forest boasts a rich biodiversity with approximately 4,509 herb species, 600 tree species and shrubs. Its towering canopy ranges from 15 to 25 meters, with emergent trees soaring up to 50 meters high.

Korop National Park Forest supports a diverse wildlife population, including over 100 species of mammals, 435 bird species, 170 species of reptiles and amphibians, and 140 types of fish. Among its inhabitants are several primate species such as chimpanzees, red-capped mangabeys, red-eared monkeys, red colobus monkeys, baboons, and the endangered drill. Other notable mammals include leopards, duikers, buffalos, and elephants.

Despite its ecological importance, many species within the park face threats from poaching and other human activities, putting them at risk of extinction.

20/07/2024

In Zambia 🇿🇲, using the US dollar could result in a 10-year jail sentence.

The country has implemented strict measures to discourage the use of foreign currency in order to support the strength of the Zambian Kwacha.

20/07/2024

The ancient Egyptians had Afro combs, and both the Ancient Numidians and Kush kingdom made a striking range of combs from ivory.

These combs are distinctly African in design and resemble the ones still used today by Africans and those of African descent.

19/07/2024

DR Congo's former president, Mobutu Sese Seko, once banned European-style suits and ties to symbolize liberation from colonial influence.

He also prohibited wearing hats, reserving the privilege for himself, and he was known for his signature leopard-print hat.

19/07/2024

Tanzanian Premier League giants Yanga Africans once put up a billboard in Dar es Salaam proudly showcasing their 5-1 victory over arch-rivals Simba.

19/07/2024

In the 1960s, Ghana initiated an affordable housing project in Accra aimed at low-income earners.

19/07/2024

Nigeria's Beyond Limits Football Academy U17 🇳🇬 made a memorable entrance at the Gothia Cup opening ceremony in Sweden, donning traditional Nigerian cultural attire.

19/07/2024

Travel + Leisure Readers' Favorite Cities in Africa for 2024:

1. Marrakesh, Morocco 🇲🇦
2. Cape Town, South Africa 🇿🇦
3. Kigali, Rwanda 🇷🇼
4. Fez, Morocco 🇲🇦
5. Essaouira, Morocco 🇲🇦
6. Luxor, Egypt 🇪🇬
7. Cairo, Egypt 🇪🇬

19/07/2024

Marrakesh, Morocco 🇲🇦 ranks first among travelers' favorite cities in Africa and the Middle East for 2024.

According to Travel + Leisure's World’s Best Awards, with over 186,000 readers participating, Marrakesh leads Africa, followed by Cape Town 🇿🇦 and Kigali 🇷🇼.

19/07/2024

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda 🇺🇬 hosts nearly half of the world's Mountain Gorillas.