Maureen Agena and Edward Echwalu were on a mission to promote African tourism among their own people. The Ugandan couple have embarked on a remarkable five-month road trip across 12 nations in east and southern Africa. This awe-inspiring journey spanned an impressive 13,700 miles taking them through diverse landscapes and cultures. They traveled to Tanzania,… Continue reading Ugandan Couple’s Road Trip in Africa Inspires Africans To Explore On The Continent
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LGBTQ Rights Under Threat in Kenya, The Country Considers Joining Anti-LGBTQ Wave in East Africa
The LGBTQ community in Kenya is facing the threat of a new law currently being drafted in the country. Kenya appears to be following the footsteps of Uganda , which has already passed similar legislation. This move against LGBTQ rights has sparked strong opposition from human rights activists and organizations in Kenya. As Reuters reported,… Continue reading LGBTQ Rights Under Threat in Kenya, The Country Considers Joining Anti-LGBTQ Wave in East Africa
Here Are A Few Facts About The Five Tallest Mountains In Africa
Africa has it all, from the sweeping Sahara Desert to the mighty Victoria Falls which sits between Zambia and Zimbabwe. Small wonder it has attracted curious outsiders for so many years. The continent is also home to several tall mountains. You can climb them with good training and the aid of an experienced guide. If… Continue reading Here Are A Few Facts About The Five Tallest Mountains In Africa
Is Africa Splitting? Unraveling the Possibility of a Divided Continent
Is Africa splitting and creating a new ocean and two new continents? This is what some scientists believe will happen in the future. According to the peer-reviewed journal Geophysical Research Letters, a new ocean may emerge, dividing the African continent and providing access to the sea for formerly landlocked nations such as Uganda and Zambia.… Continue reading Is Africa Splitting? Unraveling the Possibility of a Divided Continent
Jessica Nabongo: First Black Woman To Visit All 195 Countries To Release Book In June
In October of 2019, Jessica Nabongo became the first Black woman on record to visit all 195 UN-recognized countries in the world. Now, she is detailing her global journeys in her first book, a memoir and travelogue titled The Catch Me If You Can: One Woman’s Journey to Every Country in the World. The book is… Continue reading Jessica Nabongo: First Black Woman To Visit All 195 Countries To Release Book In June
Newly Launched Web Portal Seeks To Boost Tourism In East Africa
Severely impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic, East Africa’s tourism sector is trying to bounce back after suffering great losses. However, instead of working to attract tourists from Europe or the United States, countries in East Africa want to boost domestic tourism as well. In August, East Africa Tourism Platform (EATP) launched a regional web portal as part… Continue reading Newly Launched Web Portal Seeks To Boost Tourism In East Africa
US Diplomatic Special Envoy Names Ghana And Uganda As Threats To LGBTQ People
According to newly appointed US Diplomatic Special Envoy for LGBTQI Rights, Jessica Stern, Ghana and Uganda— among others countries— pose a threat to the human rights of LGBTQ people. During a press conference held on July 1, Stern said that she has been monitoring foreign government threats to LGBTQ people, such as the recent mass… Continue reading US Diplomatic Special Envoy Names Ghana And Uganda As Threats To LGBTQ People
Here Are Two Reasons Why COVID-19 Seems To Be Spreading More Slowly In Africa
As May comes to a close and we enter June, it’s hard to accept the fact that the COVID-19 pandemic is still not over. While cases aren’t spreading as rapidly as the months prior, the virus is still traveling through The U.S. and other parts of the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO),… Continue reading Here Are Two Reasons Why COVID-19 Seems To Be Spreading More Slowly In Africa
After Visiting Every Country In The World, Jessica Nabongo Shares What The World Taught Her About Race
In October 2019, Detroit-based Jessica Nabongo became the first documented black woman to visit every country in the world. Born to Ugandan immigrant parents, Jessica fell in love with travel at a young age. She and her family made travel an essential part of their lives by taking trips every summer to destinations around the… Continue reading After Visiting Every Country In The World, Jessica Nabongo Shares What The World Taught Her About Race
Traveler Story: ‘I Ended Up On A 4-Hour Canoe Ride With A Stranger In Uganda’
New Jersey native Kesi Irving realized early on that the two-week vacation her job offered, wasn’t enough. She made a promise to herself to save up enough money to be able to travel the world for an entire year. Kesi spent the next two years saving as much as she could from her job on… Continue reading Traveler Story: ‘I Ended Up On A 4-Hour Canoe Ride With A Stranger In Uganda’
5 Travel-Related Movies To Cure Your Cabin Fever
With travel pretty much halted all around the world, many of us find ourselves longing for the days that we can get away again. While you are quarantined or practicing safe social distancing, check out these movies to mentally take you away for a couple of hours. Hang in there fam! Girls Trip Set in… Continue reading 5 Travel-Related Movies To Cure Your Cabin Fever
Three African Countries Top The Fastest Growing Travel Destinations Around The World
You may be looking ahead past the social distancing, travel bans, and self-isolation to where you will travel next. Based on trends from the past three years, there is a list of under-the-radar travel destinations that are quickly growing in popularity. According to the latest data from the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), here are… Continue reading Three African Countries Top The Fastest Growing Travel Destinations Around The World
15-Year-Old “Queen Of Katwe” Star Nikita Pearl Waligwa Dies Of Brain Tumor
According to reports, Nikita Pearl Waligwa, one of the stars of the 2016 Disney film “Queen of Katwe,” died Saturday after succumbing to a brain tumor. The Ugandan actress was only 15-years-old. In “Queen of Katwe,” Waligwa played Gloria, the best friend of the main character who grew from the slums of Katwe in Uganda to become… Continue reading 15-Year-Old “Queen Of Katwe” Star Nikita Pearl Waligwa Dies Of Brain Tumor
Seven African Festivals You Should Check Out In 2020
With 54 countries, there’s no better place to find a diverse range of fun and entertainment through festivals. The continent boasts some of the best festivals where you can appreciate art, music, food, and many welcoming African cultures. Here are seven festivals you should check out in 2020: Bouake Carnival – Ivory Coast Each year… Continue reading Seven African Festivals You Should Check Out In 2020
You Should Travel To These 6 Destinations Now Before Everyone Else Does
Travel is becoming more popular amongst millennials, resulting in an influx of tourism in locations like Bali, Madrid, and Cape Town. There are, however, destinations that are still under-the-radar and perfect for travelers wanting to travel to places unknown. Travel expert and writer Patricia Schultz spoke with Insider on how social media has aided in… Continue reading You Should Travel To These 6 Destinations Now Before Everyone Else Does