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Is Africa Splitting? Unraveling the Possibility of a Divided Continent

James Wiseman

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

Beautiful Bodies of Water From Around The World

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Nature has a way of providing the perfect backdrop for social media posts, especially Instagram. There are so many beautiful pools around the world that are worth checking out, and we’re featuring just a fraction of them here. For clarity, “pools” doesn’t refer to chlorinated water in this case. We’re focusing on waterfalls, boiling lakes,… Continue reading Beautiful Bodies of Water From Around The World

Vice President Kamala Harris Concludes Historic, Three-Nation Tour of Africa

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Last week, Vice President Kamala Harris embarked on a momentous, three-nation tour of Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia. The alliance between the United States and Africa was of interest, as were other political matters. Harris addressed these in prepared speeches, and deviated on occasion. The trip had profound impact on her as a world leader, and… Continue reading Vice President Kamala Harris Concludes Historic, Three-Nation Tour of Africa

Vice President Kamala Harris Goes On A Three Nation Tour In Africa

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Vice President Kamala Harris will embark on a three nation tour of Africa for one week. She’ll meet with the leaders of Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia, to discuss local issues, and fortify the bond between Africa and the United States. Last December, Harris participated in the U.S.- Africa Leaders Summit in Washington D.C, which addressed… Continue reading Vice President Kamala Harris Goes On A Three Nation Tour In Africa

Spearhead: The Black-Owned Spirits Group Receives $3 Million To Bring Africa To The World’s Bar

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Spearhead, the Black-owned African spirits group, has just secured the bag to bring African spirits to the world stage. The group announced it has raised $3 million thanks to the strategic investment and advisory platform, Pendulum. Pendulum is an agency focusing on founders and leaders of color. RELATED: 30+ Black-Owned Wine And Spirit Brands For… Continue reading Spearhead: The Black-Owned Spirits Group Receives $3 Million To Bring Africa To The World’s Bar

Traveler Story: I Visited The Only Place In The World Where The Ocean Meets The Desert, In Namibia

Rhoda Mushokabanji Imonda

Rhoda Mushokabanji Imonda is a 29-year-old teacher with a passion for exploring the continent of Africa. However, despite her homeland of Zambia, sharing a border with Namibia, she had never considered visiting the country. Like many others, she was unaware of the nation’s endless beauty, natural wonders, and worthwhile attractions; she didn’t think of it… Continue reading Traveler Story: I Visited The Only Place In The World Where The Ocean Meets The Desert, In Namibia

Trivia Africa: The App Designed To Teach You About The Motherland

Dr. Bezaleel Mambwe, Trivia Africa

Dr. Bezaleel Mambwe has been on a five-year mission to develop initiatives that help demystify and promote Africa to the masses. As director and lead developer for Dopefrica Ltd., he conceptualized, designed, and created the Trivia Africa app to help people learn more about the African continent and its people. “The app provides a glimpse into the… Continue reading Trivia Africa: The App Designed To Teach You About The Motherland

How One Traveler Encourages Young Black Girls Worldwide To Love Thy Skin

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Miami-based traveler Nakeitheya “Nikki” Smith is all about promoting self-love and encouraging girls to Love Thy Skin. The 34-year-old property manager, travel content creator, Instagram coach, and humanitarian created a program that teaches young girls how to properly care for their skin, preserving its natural melanated beauty. Love Thy Skin was inspired by the experiences… Continue reading How One Traveler Encourages Young Black Girls Worldwide To Love Thy Skin

Kenneth Kaunda, Icon Of African Independence And Zambia’s 1st President, Has Died

Stephane De Sakutin

Kenneth Kaunda, Zambia‘s founding father, has died at age 97, according to Reuters. Kaunda led Zambia for 27 years following the struggle for freedom from white minority rule and the country’s independence from Britain. He devoted six decades of his life to being a champion of African independence, fighting against apartheid, and serving as an… Continue reading Kenneth Kaunda, Icon Of African Independence And Zambia’s 1st President, Has Died

Africa’s Victoria Falls Bounces Back After Suffering From A Severe Drought

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Victoria Falls is bouncing back, after facing hard times over the past two years due to a severe drought. This amazing tourist destination has recovered, and the immense water spectacle located in Africa’s southeastern region can be seen again.  As the BBC reported in 2019, Victoria Falls dried-up as Zambia experienced its worst drought season… Continue reading Africa’s Victoria Falls Bounces Back After Suffering From A Severe Drought

Get To Know Amairis, The Black Traveler Behind This Viral Video At Victoria Falls

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Amairis Barnett made plans pre-pandemic, to take a birthday trip where she could enjoy outdoor adventures. But then the world shutdown. As things slowly began to reopen, she realized that she had to be flexible with her travel plans. She booked a trip to Zambia where her photos and video have now gone viral. Travel… Continue reading Get To Know Amairis, The Black Traveler Behind This Viral Video At Victoria Falls

These 16 African Countries Have Reopened For International Tourism

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As many countries on the African continent begin to ease lockdown restrictions, international borders are also beginning to reopen.  The continent had some of the strictest restrictions in the world in an effort to combat COVghaID-19 cases. Now that case numbers have decreased, countries are looking for ways to safely resume international tourism.  Here are… Continue reading These 16 African Countries Have Reopened For International Tourism

Kumba Africa: The Black-Owned Booking Platform Connecting Travelers To Local Africa

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A passion for wanting to create solutions and access in Africa is what inspired Tapiwa Ndlovu and Ayyoob Abrahams to create Kumba Africa, a one-stop booking platform for travelers visiting African destinations.  According to the co-founders, Kumba Africa was created after identifying a need where other travel booking platforms failed. The online platform connects travelers… Continue reading Kumba Africa: The Black-Owned Booking Platform Connecting Travelers To Local Africa

7 Of The Best Luxury Hotels In Southern Africa

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The southern region of Africa boasts coastlines, mountain ranges, and culturally packed cities like no other.  If planning a trip to a region that boasts plenty of natural world wonders,  exotic wildlife, and amazing food wasn’t hard enough, planning where to stay can be even harder. That’s why we did some digging to find the… Continue reading 7 Of The Best Luxury Hotels In Southern Africa

Explore 5 African Countries In 9 Days With This Safari River Cruise

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Did you know that southern Africa is the only area in the world where four countries come together? That’s right, four countries (Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe) are all connected by the merging of the Chobe and Zambezi rivers.  There isn’t a lot of tourism in these countries but it is definitely developing with hopes… Continue reading Explore 5 African Countries In 9 Days With This Safari River Cruise

 
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