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21/08/2024

Algiers, Algeria🇩🇿

12/08/2024

Abidjan, Ivory Coast🇨🇮

08/08/2024

The Nile River, Egypt🇪🇬

08/08/2024

Boomslang snake (Dispholidus Typus)

03/05/2024

01/05/2024

The black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) is a species of highly venomous snake belonging to the family Elapidae. It is native to parts of sub-Saharan Africa. First formally described by Albert Günther in 1864, it is the second-longest venomous snake after the king cobra; mature specimens generally exceed 2 m (6 ft 7 in) and commonly grow to 3 m (9.8 ft). Specimens of 4.3 to 4.5 m (14 to 15 ft) have been reported. Its skin colour varies from grey to dark brown. Juvenile black mambas tend to be paler than adults and darken with age. Despite the common name, the skin of a black mamba is not black, but rather describes the inside of its mouth, which it displays when feeling threatened.

30/04/2024

The dugong (/ˈd(j)uːɡɒŋ/; Dugong dugon) is a marine mammal. It is one of four living species of the order Sirenia, which also includes three species of manatees. It is the only living representative of the once-diverse family Dugongidae; its closest modern relative, Steller's sea cow (Hydrodamalis gigas), was hunted to extinction in the 18th century.

29/04/2024

Over 315 years ago, [7/2/1706], Kimpa Vita was burned alive with her son on her back by Catholic missionaries

Kimpa Vita was killed for preaching the return to roots, African/Kongo traditions, the return to Mbanza-Kongo land now in Congo of her ancestors that was abandoned after the death of the sovereign Vita-A-Nkanga in the famous Battle of Mbwila (Ambuila - 1665).

Kimpa Vita was killed because she advised the Kongo people to abandon foreign beliefs (Catholicism), and for conducting a spiritual struggle against the Portuguese.

She was baptized with the name of Ana Beatriz when she was a child. But when he started her fight, she rejected the baptism name and adopted the name, "Kimpa Vita or Kimpa Kya Nvita" which means " *NEW WAY TO MAKE WAR"*. A war that she considered spiritual.

29/04/2024

Great Zimbabwe is a medieval city in the south-eastern hills of the modern country of Zimbabwe, near Lake Mutirikwe and the town of Masvingo. It is thought to have been the capital of a kingdom during the Late Iron Age.[1] Construction on the city began in the 11th century and continued until it was abandoned in the 15th century.[2][3][4] The edifices were erected by ancestors of the Shona people, currently located in Zimbabwe and nearby countries.[5] The stone city spans an area of 7.22 square kilometres (2.79 sq mi) and could have housed up to 18,000 people at its peak, giving it a population density of approximately 2,500 inhabitants per square kilometre (6,500/sq mi). It is recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

25/02/2024

Bulawayo, Zimbabwe🇿🇼

22/02/2024

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Both Ghana and Cameroon have ancient traditions that involve the killing of twins. In Ghana, it is believed that twins are evil spirits and that they must be killed in order to protect the family. In Cameroon, twins are believed to be a bad omen, and in some communities, they are believed to be the cause of disease and famine.

There are a number of tribes and communities in Ghana and Cameroon that have practiced the killing of twins. In Ghana, these include the Akan, the Ga, and the Ewe tribes. In Cameroon, the Bafou, the Bakweri, and the Balong people have traditionally practiced the killing of twins.

Sure! In Ghana, the Akan people are found in the central and southern regions of the country. The Ga people are found in the Greater Accra region, and the Ewe people are found in the Volta region. In Cameroon, the Bafou people are found in the Western region, the Bakweri people are found in the Southwest region, and the Balong people are found in the Northwest region. Again, it's important to remember that not everyone in these regions or tribes supports the traditions associated with twins.

21/02/2024

Kalusha Bwalya (born 16 August 1963) is a Zambian former professional footballer. He is Zambia's eighth-most capped player and third on the list of all-time top goalscorers behind Godfrey Chitalu and Alex Chola. Kalusha was named African Footballer of the Year in 1988 by the magazine France Football and was nominated for the 1996 FIFA World Player of the Year where he was voted the 12th-best player in the world, the first to be nominated after playing the entire year for a non-European club.

His older brother Benjamin Bwalya played professional football, and his younger brother Joel Bwalya also played for Zambia.[2] His cousin is former Cardiff City and Welsh national team member Robert Earnshaw.
His career as a player, coach and president of the Football Association of Zambia is partly shown in the documentary film "Eighteam".[3]
On 20 March 2016, Kalusha lost the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) elections in an upset to businessman-turned football official Andrew Kamanga by 163 to 156 votes.[4]
In August 2018, the world soccer governing body FIFA banned Bwalya for two years from all football-related activities at both national and international level. The FIFA adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee found him guilty of having violated article 16 (Confidentiality) and article 20 (Offering and accepting gifts and other benefits) of the FIFA Code of Ethics. It is alleged that Bwalya received a bribe in the form of a gift from Mohammed Bin Hammam, a Qatari official.[5] Kalusha is considered one of the greatest players in Zambian football history

CLUB CAREER

Bwalya's career in Europe began at Cercle Brugge in Belgium. In his first season, he was the club's top scorer and was twice voted supporters' player of the year. Such was his impact that Dutch giants PSV Eindhoven took him to the Eredivisie, and he describes winning the championship twice in 1990/91 and 1991/92, under Bobby Robson, as a career highlight.

21/02/2024

Meet Mansa Musa, the ruler of the Mali Empire in the 14th century.

He was so outrageously rich that he's often considered the richest person ever!

But how did he accumulate such mind-boggling wealth? Let's find out!

One of the main reasons for Mansa Musa's wealth was his empire's control over lucrative trade routes, especially in gold and salt.

This made him the gatekeeper of enormous wealth flowing through Mali.

Mansa Musa also had vast gold mines within his empire, which contributed to his incredible riches.

The Mali Empire was known for its abundant gold reserves, and Mansa Musa had access to them all.

As a skilled diplomat and ruler, Mansa Musa established strong relationships with neighboring states and trading partners.

This enabled him to expand trade networks and increase his wealth through commerce and tribute.

Additionally, Mansa Musa's famous pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324 played a significant role in showcasing his wealth.

During his journey, he distributed gold lavishly, leaving a lasting impression and gaining recognition as one of history's wealthiest individuals.

To give you an idea of the scale of Mansa Musa's wealth, historians estimate that his fortune was worth around $400 billion in today's money!

That's more than the current richest person in the world

Despite his unimaginable wealth, Mansa Musa was known for his generosity.

He funded the construction of schools, libraries, and mosques, promoting education and religious growth throughout the Mali Empire.

Mansa Musa's extraordinary wealth also put the Mali Empire on the world map.

It attracted traders, scholars, and explorers from distant lands, leading to cultural exchanges and contributing to the empire's prestige and influence.

21/02/2024

Morocco is one of the world’s most diverse countries
One of our favourite facts about Morocco: it’s different ethnic groups make it even more special. Berbers (the indigenous people of North-west Africa) and Arabs (who conquered Morocco by 705 and spread Islam) are its two main groups. But past rule from Spanish, Romans, French and Jewish exiles mark the present culture and its people, languages, food, art, architecture and clothing.

19/02/2024

Yusuke a tall African man, arrived in Japan 1579 and made history as the first foreign born man to become a samurai warrior.Yasuke was originally a slave from Mozambique and was brought to Japan by Portuguese traders. The powerful Japanese warlord Oda Nobunaga was fascinated by his tall statue and dark skin and upon seeing him ordered his servants to try and rub the"black ink" off his skin. Despite the stranger encounter Nobunaga took Yusuke into his service, granting him a sum of money, a house, and a katana.From then on,Yusuke loyally served Nobunaga as an honored samurai, fighting alongside him in fierce battles. He went from a piece Portuguese property to a member of Japanese elite.

18/02/2024

One of the local attractions is the Skeleton Coast. This is the coastal part of the Namib Desert, where the tides are so strong that it is simply impossible to sail from the shore in a rowing boat. If the shipwrecked in these parts managed to get to the shore, they were still doomed - they could not swim away, and the environment here is extremely hostile. This is how the Skeleton Coast got its name.
The Namibian capital of Windhoek has had other names in the past. One of them was "Barman". No, really! And the word “Windhoek” is translated from the Afrikaans language as “windy corner”.
Humidity in Namibia is very low. Therefore, you need to drink more water than usual. It is also advisable to use protective products for the skin, such as sunscreen.
Many Namibian rivers fill up only after heavy rains, but soon dry up again.
There are no forests in Namibia at all. There are trees, but few, and they are concentrated around permanent reservoirs.

18/02/2024

Saint-Louis, Senegal🇸🇳

15/02/2024

Zandar city, Niger🇳🇪