Category: Africa
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Snapshot in Time: Ceremonial Coffee in Ethiopia
Our correspondent gains a greater understanding of Ethiopia’s ritualistic coffee ceremony.
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Dhow-sabout That For a Smooth Ride in Tanzania
Our correspondent catches a traditional seafaring craft cutting a swathe through the ocean waves.
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Mchenga Wa Moto: Erosion Plunges Malawian Village Into Crisis
The village of Mchenga Wa Moto on the banks of Lake Malawi is slowly collapsing because of gully erosion. Here the villagers present their story.
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Language Primer: Amharic
Our correspondent struggles with the complexities of Amharic during his recent visit to Ethiopia.
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Language Primer: Swahili
Our correspondent, traipsing through Tanzania, tries his hand at Swahili.
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Language Primer: Chichewa
Our correspondent believes it should be noted that English is widely spoken and understood in Malawi but where’s the fun in that?
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Language Primer: Enahara
Our correspondent has some time to spare in Nampula and gets to work learning northern Mozambique’s main dialect.
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Language Primer: Xangana / Shangana / Changana
Our correspondent gets to grips with another of Mozambique’s numerous dialects.
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Morocco Road Trip, Part 1: Setting off in Search of an African Desert
Our correspondent revs off to find some camels and a desert in which to ride them.
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Morocco Roadtrip … Now With Added Wanderlust
Our correspondent recounts his now published roadtrip in search of the Sahara.