Category: Africa
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Ghana Citizenship Application Processing Resumes
On February 10, 2026, Ghana’s Ministry of the Interior and the Diaspora Affairs at the Office of the President resumed Ghanaian citizenship application processing for the Historic Diasporan Community. This comes after an announcement of a temporary suspension of the application process for Historic Diasporans on February 1, 2026. The reason for the pause was…
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Covid-free Tanzania? My Four Month Experience
Hey, y’all! I have been gone for a minute, I know. Time really flies. I had quite the experience in Tanzania. I left this past Friday. It was especially interesting to experience it for the first time during a pandemic. The Tanzanian government proclaimed the country to be Covid-free a while back. But is it…
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Tanzanian Customs and Social Etiquette
Why learn about Tanzanian customs? One of the most appealing aspects of traveling to a foreign country is experiencing the culture. Culture includes customs and etiquette. Tanzania is an extremely beautiful country with a lot to offer in terms of nature, food, and culture. The people are generally warm and welcoming toward visitors but hold…
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Learn Swahili: How To Greet People In Swahili
Greetings are an essential part of every culture and daily conversations. On your visit to Tanzania or the East African region, you’ll want to be familiar with some common greetings.
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Tingatinga Art Cooperative in Dar Es Salaam
Head to Oyster Bay in Dar es Salaam for a vibrant and creative experience! The Tingatinga Art Cooperative is located there, with artists painting away and displaying their stunning works of art. If seeing the artwork isn’t enough, visitors can even learn how to paint themselves or hire an artist for photography sessions – it’s…
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Tanzania During The Pandemic: My Flight Experience
I’m putting it out there: I’ve been lazy. I should have gotten this post out weeks ago. I started right after arrival but kept putting it off for one reason or another. I’ve made my end-of-year resolution to get this out before 2020 closes. As of November 17th, I’ve been chilling in Dar es…