The banana is an integral feature of Rwandan life.
Category: Africa
April 2018 saw Mswati III announce that Swaziland – the name given to the country by the British – would be no more.
Close to 600 species of bird have been recorded in The Gambia. To be in with the best chance of spotting some of them, you should head to one of these sites.
Author Philip Briggs explores these ancient stone circles, each one reminiscent of a miniature Stonehenge, which form one of Africa’s most enigmatic and intriguing archaeological relicts.
Author Philip Briggs describes the work of The Gambia’s Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Project.
Uncover the international influences of Freetown’s past with our historical tour of the capital.
With a fearsome reputation and spellbinding show, the special powers of the Shenge will leave you mesmerised.
Visitors to Madagascar shouldn’t miss this ceremony
Madagascar is a birdwatching paradise. These are the best places to go on the island to see its rare and colourful birds.
Find out more about the Maasai, one of Africa’s most famous pastoral tribes.
Tanzania is truly a country of highlights, from unrivalled game-viewing to relaxing on the Indian Ocean coastline.
Author Murray Stewart talks about his time in Cape Verde and explains why it’s worth a visit.
90s girl group TLC once sang ‘Don’t go chasing waterfalls’ but we think you should.
Africa has some magnificent centuries-old rock art — how many have you visited?
We chat to the author of our new pionnering guide to the Ivory Coast