Locals Think This Kindly Cat Man Is Crazy, But It’s Not Why You Think
Superstitious Mombasa residents are terrified of Hussein Ahmed, a caretaker to 300 stray cats thought to be evil spirits.
Africa
This Building Is UNBELIEVABLE! Here’s What’s Inside
In addition to honoring the storied history of the Bamum people, the Foumban Royal Museum is a surprisingly whimsical building shaped like a two-headed snake mounted by a giant spider.
Mind-Boggling Rocks, Heart-Stopping Falls, and Other Dramatic Landscapes to See in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is home to some of the most spectacular landscapes and landforms you can see in Africa.
The One Ingredient That’s Essential to Much of Nigeria’s Cuisine
Dioscorea rotundata, or the West African yam, is an edible tuber that is essential for many of Nigeria’s cornerstone dishes.
Meet the Women Fighting Against Poaching in Africa, While Also Advocating for Gender Equality
How ecofeminism is becoming more intersectional.
The Stylish Boutique Hotel in Morocco That’s Owned by a Remarkable Hotelier
How hotelier Meryanne Loum-Martin created a home and hotel in Marrakech, Morocco.
A Surprising Thing Is Helping to Save Elephants From Poaching: Their Dung
This community-led project in Uganda is turning elephant dung into paper crafts, using the funds to change the lives of women and protect its elephant population.
The NBA Has Taken Basketball to One of Africa’s Top Destinations
It’s still early days, but the buzz over the weeks preceding the tournament is proof that the BAL is certainly going to have a cultural impact on Africa’s relationship with itself and the rest of the world.
Meet the Sapeurs of Brazzaville
Being a sapeur means more than just dressing well—it’s an identity.