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The Wodaabe of Chad: origins, symbols and relationships in Gerewol

In Kumakonda’s trips we have accumulated many encounters with the Wodaabe of Chad, and we even travel to their Gerewol...

Introduction to the peoples and nomads of Lake Chad, a fascinating labyrinth of societies

The human presence in Lake Chad dates back thousands of years, and the archaeological remains that have been found bear...

Lake Chad, a stunning natural and cultural ecosystem

Lake Chad is a mythical place in Central Africa. It is one of the great symbols of the continent, like...

Trip to Equatorial Guinea, reserved matter

A trip to Equatorial Guinea, one of the world's most opaque countries...

Lekedi Park in Gabon, observation of mandrills

Lekedi Park in Gabon offers the opportunity to get up close and photograph two large troops of wild but habituated...

Sapeurs, the dandies of the Congo and the “SAPE”

In Brazzaville and Kinshasa, the capitals of the two Congos, hundreds of sapeurs are part of the urban subcultural movement...

Tata Gonda, the celestial army

In the depths of the province of Congo Central, the followers of the now dead prophet Tata Gonda live in...

National Gungu Festival of Congo, traditional Pende culture

Gungu Festival, traditional culture and community development The National Gungu Festival (FESNAG) is a manifestation of socio-cultural and touristic promotion...

Travel to Chad: Ennedi Massif Natural and Cultural Reserve

One of the main objectives of travel to Chad is to visit the Ennedi Massif, one of the most sublime...

Niergui Wodaabe refugee camp in Chad

In the Niergui Wodaabe refugee camp in Chad, more than 200 people survive on charity and NGO projects....

Kinact: Festival Kinshasa in action in DR of Congo

The KinAct Festival is itinerant and takes place in several popular neighbourhoods of Kinshasa. Street performances, arts, social criticism and...

Malebo, encountering bonobos in Congo

Malebo, bonobos in the Democratic Republic of Congo With the idea of spotting wild bonobos we travelled to Malebo Site....

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