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Visit Ukerewe, the museum island of Tanzania

Ukerewe is the largest island of the largest lake in Africa, Lake Victoria. It belongs to Tanzania and is a museum-island, unique for many reasons. Recently, it has become one of the most interesting tourist attractions of this area. Also because it is connected to the city of Mwanza. Both Mwanza and Ukerewe show aContinue reading "Visit Ukerewe, the museum island of Tanzania"

Welcome to Dar Es Salaam

  Tourists often believe Dar Es Salaam is the capital city of Tanzania, which is not. The real capital of the nation is the smaller Dodoma, but Dar Es Salaam is the first city. Over 4 million inhabitants, 2400 people per square km, it looks like an African "New York" and you feel all theContinue reading "Welcome to Dar Es Salaam"

Welcome to Dar Es Salaam

  Tourists often believe Dar Es Salaam is the capital city of Tanzania, which is not. The real capital of the nation is the smaller Dodoma, but Dar Es Salaam is the first city. Over 4 million inhabitants, 2400 people per square km, it looks like an African "New York" and you feel all theContinue reading "Welcome to Dar Es Salaam"

Coronavirus Africa Updates April 2020

CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 AFRICA UPDATES: 28/04/2020 Of Africa's 54 countries, only two have yet to report a case of the virus: Comoros and Lesotho. As of April 28, the confirmed coronavirus death toll on the continent stood at 1,467, with fatalities including the former President of the Republic of the Congo Jacques Joachim Yhombi-Opango and Somalia's formerContinue reading "Coronavirus Africa Updates April 2020"

Ambush to wildlife rangers in Virunga National Park

Twelve rangers among 16 killed in ambush at Virunga National Park by sixty Hutu rebel fighters suspected of attack on civilians Founded in 1925 by Belgian colonial authorities, the Virunga National park struggled in the immediate aftermath of the country’s independence in 1960 but flourished under President Mobutu Sese Seko, who took power in 1965.Continue reading "Ambush to wildlife rangers in Virunga National Park"