Editorial credit: Bashi Kikia / Shutterstock.com Botswana, home to around 2.4 million people as of 2024, is largely the nation-state of the Tswana (Batswana) (≈79 %), with Kalanga (~11 %) and San/Khoe groups among others. Tswana cultural values center on Botho‑Ubuntu—a philosophy of community, interdependence, and social cohesion. The official language is English, used for government, business, and […]
Benin—a West African nation with a population of about 13.7 million—is rooted in the legacy of the powerful Kingdom of Dahomey, historic Yoruba‑Gbe cultures, and more recent Francophone influence. Its history of kingdoms like Abomey and Porto‑Novo and its central role in the Atlantic slave trade have deeply shaped its cultural identity, spirituality, and diaspora connections. […]
Angola, a Lusophone nation in Southern Africa, regained independence from Portugal in 1975 after a long colonial struggle and civil war that ended in 2002. It now stands as one of Africa’s fastest‑growing economies, though development remains uneven, especially outside Luanda. Cultural Heritage & “Angolanidade” The concept of angolanidade—a self‑conscious cultural identity movement dating to […]
Editorial credit: hamdi bendali / Shutterstock.com Located in North Africa, Algeria is the largest country on the continent and a regional power with the third-largest economy in Africa, driven largely by hydrocarbons. Its population is projected to reach approximately 47 million in 2025. Cultural Heritage & Identity Algeria’s culture is richly layered—with roots in Berber, Arab-Islamic, […]