Most Middle Eastern countries (13 out of 18) are part of the Arab world. The most populous countries in the region are Egypt, Iran, and Turkey, while Saudi Arabia is the largest Middle Eastern country by area.Several major religions have their origins in the Middle East, including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Is Turkey classed as […]

Diamond Platnumz. Diamond Platnumz (Naseeb Abdul Juma Issack), is one of the most outstanding and consistent musicians in Tanzania and East Africa presently. Besides being one of the best Tanzanian musician today, Diamond Platnumz is the CEO of WCB Wasafi Record Label, Zoom Extra, as well as Wasafi TV. Who is the most popular singer […]

1961 – UN General Assembly demands South Africa terminate the mandate and sets SWA’s independence as an objective. 1966 – Swapo launches armed struggle against South African occupation. 1968 – South West Africa officially renamed Namibia by UN General Assembly. What was Namibia originally called? It was formerly known as South West Africa The country […]

Botswana is topographically flat, with up to 70 percent of its territory being the Kalahari Desert. It is bordered by South Africa to the south and southeast, Namibia to the west and north, and Zimbabwe to the northeast.Botswana. Republic of Botswana Lefatshe la Botswana (Tswana) Official languages Setswana English Is Botswana a country on its […]

Gaborone is generally a safe city. Crime does happen here (mostly pickpocketing and petty theft, with occasional muggings) although most visitors encounter no problems. Even so, it pays to be careful. Always take cabs at night, especially if you’re a woman or on your own. Is Gaborone safe for tourists? Pickpockets can frequent crowded spots […]

Least Developed Country Category: Rwanda Profile | Department of Economic and Social Affairs. Is Rwanda a LDC? In May 2020, Rwanda became the first least developed country (LDC) and the first African country to submit its enhanced NDC. It committed to a reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of up to 38% compared to business-as-usual […]

For 2021, Kenya is ranked 83 of 140 out of the countries considered for the annual GFP review. It holds a PwrIndx* score of 1.7241 (a score of 0.0000 is considered ‘perfect’). This entry last updated on 03/03/2021. Do Kenya have missiles? Kenya acquired the SA-11 BUK1M SP-SAM missile system used against high-performance aircraft and […]

18 years. The report states that the legal age for marriage in Namibia is 18 years, and the main drivers of child marriage is poverty, culture and tradition, teenage pregnancy and lack of educational opportunities. What is the legal age of marriage in Namibia? Age of Marriage – 21 years old Child Care and Protection […]

Genres of music in Tanzania include the following: kwaya, church choir music harmonizing voices of men and women accompanied by electric guitars, keyboards, and drum machines; muziki wa dansi, dance band or jazz music; taraab, Islamic-styled sung poetry and a small ensemble of lutes and drums (heard especially in What music do they listen to […]

Together these areas amount to 49,900 km², or 12.8% of the country. Many plants and animals have been declared to be ‘Specially Protected’ and are under state supervision; among these are 44 species of birds, comprising pelicans, flamingos, storks, vultures, raptors, cranes and bustards. What animals can be found in Zimbabwe? Along with rhinoceros, the […]

How long is the drive from Johannesburg, South Africa to Maputo, Mozambique? The total driving time is 6 hours, 23 minutes. Can you drive to Mozambique with a car? Original ownership papers for vehicles are needed to get through the border posts. If your vehicle is still under a lease agreement, get a letter from […]

How long does it take to get from Cape Town to Namibia? It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Cape Town to Namibia, including transfers. How many hours is it from Cape Town to Namibia? From Cape Town to Namibia, it’s a 1481 km drive. That means you will be passing a variety of […]

The constitution guarantees freedom and security of every person in Kenya. This includes the right not to be detained without trial by state actors unless in the case of an emergency.The law also protects the person against torture whether physical or psychological, from private and public sources. How does the Constitution protect human rights? The […]

A foreigner can acquire land by means of a derivative right from a village council, by virtue of section 32 of the Village Land Act. It is true that there is no provision in either the Land Act or the Village Land Act, which stipulates that a foreigner cannot purchase land in the open market. […]

Both the Namib and Kalahari deserts are characterized by exotic, fragile desert plants. The mountains are sparsely wooded, and the plateau is predominantly scrub bush and grass. Trees are much more frequent in the north. Varieties of aloe are common throughout the plateau and the less sandy portions of the Kalahari. What is the vegetation […]