Ethiopia is one of the world’s oldest civilizations, home to more than 80 ethnic groups—including Oromo, Amhara, Tigrayan, Somali, Afar, Sidama—with over 90 languages and 200 dialects. Amharic is the federal official language, used for legislation and administration, while English is the primary language of secondary and tertiary education. Regional states also recognize languages like […]
Eritrea is home to nine ethnic groups, with the Tigrinya (~50%) and Tigre (~30%) constituting the majority. Others include Afar, Saho, Kunama, Nara, Bilen, and Beja, each with distinct languages, customs, music, and rituals. Cultural expression is deeply rooted in communal ceremonies like the iconic coffee ceremony, symbolic of hospitality and social unity. Music and […]
Equatorial Guinea, a small Central African nation with a population of about 1.6 million, is one of Africa’s most oil-rich countries on a per-capita basis. While its economic history is deeply tied to hydrocarbons, the government is actively encouraging economic diversification and foreign direct investment (FDI) in agriculture, tourism, and mining. For African-American investors seeking […]