Africa

Every year on August 15, India commemorates its independence from British colonial control that occurred in 1947. India's Independence Day is a special day for the nation and its people, but it's interesting to know that a few other nations also ...

A confirmed case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in Abu Dhabi has been stated by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday, 24th July 2023. Who found positive with MERS-CoV? The MERS-CoV infection was identified in a ...

Lake Assal, located in the small East African nation of Djibouti, stands as one of the country's most treasured natural wonders. This extraordinary saltwater lake captivates visitors with its unique features and breathtaking beauty. Let's delve into the mesmerizing details of ...

As summer is approaching, I always have this question poking where are the hottest places on earth, and what could be the highest temperature ever recorded over there? So, I have decided to write about the top 5 hottest places on ...

Africa is a treasure of natural, historical, and cultural wonders. Many travelers will know these popular tourist destinations in this continent: South Africa's Kruger National Park, Egypt's Pyramids, Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro, Kenya's Masai Mara, and Zambia's Victoria Falls; all of which ...

Often dubbed as the Land of superlatives, Africa, the world's 2nd largest continent; home to the longest river and the largest desert, also hosts a wide array of hideaways and getaways. All these places exist for real! Pinch yourself if you think am kidding. {photo-feature}...

The Fish River Canyon in Namibia is the largest canyon in Africa and the second-largest canyon in the world, a fact that many tourists are unaware of. It is hidden away in a far-off corner of the nation's deserts. Particularly at ...

David Livingstone first saw Victoria Falls in 1855. In awe, he wrote that 'angels in their flight for his queen, the Kolala name, 'the smoke that thunders, is more evocative. Here, the Zambezi races over a cliff barely 2 km (1.2 ...

Unknown to many tourists, Namibia's Fish River Canyon is the second-biggest canyon in the world and the greatest canyon in Africa. It is tucked away in a remote area of the country's deserts. Visitors to the Fish River Canyon can enjoy ...

This archipelago lies in the Mozambique Channel between Madagascar and the African mainland. The former French Possession was divided into two entities in 1976 - the Union of the Comoros and Mayotte, which chose to remain a French overseas collective. Both ...

The extinct volcano of Mt Elgon lies at the heart of the spectacular national park that bears its name. It is an area with a rich variety of wildlife, including spotted hyenas, rock hyraxes and leopards but it is for its ...

The southern Ethiopian town of Arba Minch lies on the high savanna between the two huge lakes of Chamo and Abaya, surrounded by mountains. This is the here of the Rift Valle, thought to be the cradle of humanity, and it ...