Now one of Africa’s most influential cities, Nairobi is a vital commercial and financial regional hub, home to the regional headquarters of various major international companies and organizations. It’s also got the highest number of malls in Kenya. What is special about Nairobi? Nairobi, popularly known as “Green City in the Sun” has an amazing […]

Football. Football (soccer) is the most popular sport in Kenya, although the national team, the Harambee Stars, has had little international success. Basketball, volleyball, and netball are also popular sports. What is the most popular in Kenya? 15 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Kenya Maasai Mara National Reserve. Maasai Mara National Reserve. Amboseli National Reserve. Amboseli […]

To many, ancient Egypt is synonymous with the pharaohs and pyramids of the Dynastic period starting about 3,100BC. Yet long before that, about 9,300-4,000BC, enigmatic Neolithic peoples flourished. Who settled in Egypt first? 3100-2686 B.C.) King Menes founded the capital of ancient Egypt at White Walls (later known as Memphis), in the north, near the […]

In mainland Tanzania there are 22 urban councils and 92 rural councils, three townships and 10,075 registered village councils. Current legislation to reform local government will produce 25 urban and 97 districts councils. There are three types of local government in urban centres: town, municipal and city councils. What is the structure of local government? […]

Tunisia as a French Protectorate: 1881-1934 French control over Tunisia, achieved in 1881, brings to an end several decades of diplomatic jockeying between three colonials powers, France, Britain and Italy. All three are officially involved in the region from 1869. How long did France colonize Tunisia? The history of Tunisia under French rule started in […]

Egypt is the most populous country in the Arab world. Nominally independent from the UK in 1922, Egypt acquired full sovereignty following World War II. What is Egypt called today? the Arab Republic of EgyptThe Origin of the Word, “Egypt” Today, its official name is Junhuriyah Misr al-Arabiyah, which in English means the Arab Republic […]

Today, Egypt is primarily a free-market economy with some state control. Despite occasional outbreaks of political violence, it has a reasonably stable multiparty system and is strongly supported by the United States and the European Union. Does Egypt have a mixed economy? Egypt is a country in North Africa that borders the Red Sea and […]

Exports The top exports of Rwanda are Gold ($444M), Refined Petroleum ($137M), Coffee ($75.5M), Tea ($72.5M), and Tin Ores ($71.2M), exporting mostly to United Arab Emirates ($470M), Democratic Republic of the Congo ($371M), Uganda ($61.2M), United States ($45.2M), and Thailand ($37.1M). What are the main exports of Rwanda? Rwanda’s major exports are coffee, tea, tin […]

Religions: Protestant 74.8% (includes Apostolic 37.5%, Pentecostal 21.8%, other 15.5%), Roman Catholic 7.3%, other Christian 5.3%, traditional 1.5%, Muslim 0.5%, other 0.1%, none 10.5% (2015 est.) What are the 4 major religions in Zimbabwe? Religion in Zimbabwe Protestant (69.2%) Roman Catholic (8.0%) Other Christian (6.9%) Folk religion (4.5%) Muslim (0.7%) Other faith (0.5%) None (10.2%) […]

Types of Residence Permits A Class A permit may be issued to a foreign national who intends to reside in Tanzania and engage in trade, business, agriculture, animal husbandry, prospecting of minerals or manufacturing. A Class B permit may be issued to a foreign national who has obtained employment in Tanzania. How long can I […]

2.8%. English is spoken by 2.8% as their first language, and a small number speak Afrikaans. The number of individual languages listed for Botswana is 31. All are living languages. Is English widely spoken in Botswana? English is the official language of Botswana, while Setswana is the most widely spoken language in the country. Several […]

Freedom of religion is guaranteed by the Uganda Constitution, but religions are expected to be registered with the government. Some religions considered to be cults are restricted. Does Uganda have a state religion? The constitution prohibits religious discrimination and stipulates there shall be no state religion. It provides for freedom of belief, the right to […]

Islamic links to Coptic Egypt predates its conquest by the Arabs.Thus, only Christian Egyptians became known as Copts or Orthodox Copts, and also the non-Chalcedonian Egyptian Church became known as the Coptic Church. The Chalcedonian Church remained known as the Melkite Church. What religion was Egypt before Islam? The majority of Christians belong to the […]

According to the Bible the ancient Egyptians were descended from Ham through the line of Mizraim. Ham had four sons: Cush, Mizraim, Phut, and Canaan (Genesis 10:6). The name ‘Mizraim’ is the original name given for Egypt in the Hebrew Old Testament. When was Egypt Founded in the Bible? The most basic biblical datum comes […]

Tanzanian peaberry coffee is known for its intense brightness and high acidity.Along with a rich, chocolate flavor, Tanzanina peaberry also has hints of dark fruits like blackcurrant, and a soft, sweet finish. Drinkers can also expect to taste floral notes and hints of citrus fruit, coconut, and pineapple. Does peaberry coffee taste different? Many coffee […]