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Savika – The Extremely Dangerous Traditional Bull Wrestling Culture in Madagascar
In the island country of Madagascar, there exists an incredible and little-known form of bullfighting called 'Savika'.
History
Meet Orompoto, The First and Only Female Alaafin Of Oyo
Orompoto or Orompotoniyun as she’s more commonly referred to was the first woman to become Alaafin of Oyo in the imperial era.
Orompoto assumed the throne because there was no adult male successor within her family at the time.
The Oyo...
History
Sarah Forbes Bonetta, the Enslaved Yoruba Girl Who Was Gifted to the Queen of England in 1850
Born Omoba Aina, an Egbado princess of the Yoruba people, she was “gifted” to Queen Victoria in 1850, taken to England and renamed Sarah Forbes Bonetta.
History
Princess Yennenga: The Horse-Riding Warrior of Burkina Faso
Princess Yennenga is the name of a Legendary horse-riding warrior from the kingdom of Dagomba, who lived over 900 years ago. She is considered to be the mother of the Mossi people of Burkina Faso.
Society & Culture
French MPs Back Return of Looted African Artefacts in Museums to Benin and Senegal
MPs in France have voted to return to Senegal and Benin prized artefacts that were looted during colonial times.
France will return prize colonial-era artefacts in museums to Benin and Senegal within one year, following a unanimous vote by the...
Society & Culture
The Ultimate List of African Wise Proverbs and Inspiring Quotes
If you close your eyes to facts, you will learn through accidents. ~ African proverb
He who learns, teaches. ~ Ethiopian proverb
Society & Culture
African Lip Plates: Culture, History and Symbolism — In Pictures
The lip plate, also known as a lip plug or lip disc, is a form of body modification common in some parts of Africa. The procedure, which involves knocking out the bottom two teeth (sometimes all four), is done at the age of 15-18 and it signifies womanhood.
Society & Culture
Egypt Detains Photographer after Private Shoot With Dancer at Pyramid
Egyptian police have detained a photographer for breaking the rules set by the antiquities ministry for photo shoots after he shot images of a dancer in ancient costume at the Pyramid of Djoser outside Cairo, a security source has...
Society & Culture
Hadza: The Tanzanian Tribe That Survive Purely From Hunting and Gathering — In Pictures
The Hadza are an an indigenous ethnic group located near Lake Eyasi in the Rift Valley. They are descendants of Tanzania’s aboriginal hunter-gatherers and have occupied their land unchanged for thousands of years.
The Hadza are one of the last...
Society & Culture
Sudan Vows to End Child Marriage and Enforce Ban on Female Genital Mutilation
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Sudanese authorities have announced they will end child marriage and enforce the country’s ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), in a major step forward for the rights of women and girls.
Police officers were told on Wednesday they must inform...
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Top 10 Youngest Presidents In Africa (Updated: 2021)
In recent years there has been a subtle surge of politicians in their 30s and 40s winning leadership roles...