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Explore Africa: Comoros

Nestled in the Indian Ocean off the coast of East Africa, the Comoros archipelago is a beautiful country just waiting to be discovered. Known as “perfumed islands” for...

Explore Africa: Visit Djibouti

Formerly known as French Somaliland (1896–1967) and the French Territory of the Afars and Issas (1967–77), Djibouti was renamed when it gained independence from France...

Explore Africa: Visit Swaziland

Nestled in the southern part of Africa, the Kingdom of Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland, is a hidden gem with rich traditions, vibrant culture, and immense natura...

Discovering Tunisia: A Hidden Gem of North Africa

Tunisia, often referred to as a bridge between Africa and Europe, lies on the Mediterranean coast, offering a tantalizing taste of North Africa. This small country pa...

Explore Africa: visit Madagascar

Madagascar, an island nation located off the southeast coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean, is a world of its own. Often referred to as the eighth continent due to its...

Explore Africa: visit Gabon

Gabon – officially known as the Gabonese Republic, is located on the west central coast of Africa. Gabon is a beautiful country full of lush, dense rainforests, pristi...

The Kikuyu People of Kenya

As the largest ethnic group in Kenya with more than 4.4 million people, the Kikuyu people shape its cultural, economic, and political landscape and embody the spirit o...

a small history of African basket weaving

African basket weaving is a rich and diverse craft with a history that spans thousands of years, deeply intertwined with the cultures and traditions of various African...

The Bambara People of West Africa

The Bambara people, known locally as Bamana or Banmana, are among the most culturally significant ethnic groups in West Africa, particularly within Mali, where they re...

Celebrating Ganna: An Ethiopian Tradition

With over 80 ethnic groups, Ethiopia is home to many ethnicities, languages, and cultures. As many countries throughout the world have celebrated a festive holiday sea...

The Amhara People of Ethiopia

The Amhara people of Ethiopia are one of the most intriguing and culturally rich groups in Africa. This blog post will delve into their history, culture, language, and...

The Luba People of Congo

One of our missions at Expedition Subsahara is to learn and teach others about the many vibrant, beautiful people that make up the fabric of the African continent. Tod...