Editorial credit: Hiren Ranpara / Shutterstock.com Djibouti, a small yet strategic country in the Horn of Africa, is home to around 1.1 million people. Its cultural landscape is deeply influenced by Somali (Issa clan) and Afar ethnic groups, both of whom maintain strong oral traditions, clan-based social systems, and pastoralist customs. Djibouti also exhibits historical […]
Cabo Verde is a creole island nation off West Africa, with a strong blend of African and Portuguese heritage. Its official language is Portuguese, used in government, business, and schools; Cape Verdean Creole (Kriolu) is the everyday language spoken by virtually the entire population. Musical genres like morna and coladeira, celebrated globally through artists like […]
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 […]