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Arabs nomads in Chad: Carrying Their Homes on Their Backs
The Impressive Caravans of Arabs nomads in Chad Across the vast expanses of the Sahel and in the Chadian savanna forests—in the regions of Lake Chad, Kanem, Batha, Ouaddaï, and…
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The Fulani Nomads of Chad: Yayais, Kanoumoudji, Alidjan, and Others
Chad on the Move: Fulani Nomads of Chad Chad is one of the African countries where nomadism and transhumance play a particularly significant role. We would go so far as…
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The Buduma (Yedina) of Lake Chad: Life Among the Water, Kuri Cattle, and the Islands
The Buduma (Boudouma) herders of Lake Chad Lake Chad is not just a lake. It is a changing landscape. The water rises and recedes; islands, channels, and grazing areas appear;…
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Gerewol in Niger: Beauty, Dance, and Community Gathering Among the Wodaabe
Trip to Gerewol in Niger This year, 2026, we at Kumakonda have once again traveled to Niger to attend the Gerewol festival of the Wodaabe nomads. During this trip, we…
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Trip to Southern Chad: An introduction to the Sara tribes cultures
A Trip to Southern Chad: Initiations and Rites of Passage Among the Sara Peoples For years, we at Kumakonda have traveled throughout Chad from north to south and from east…
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Expedition to the Congo River: 35 Days in the Heart of Africa
When we left Kinshasa on that trip to the Congo River, we had an itinerary, a plan. Thirty-five days later, we had a completely different story. And what a story…
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Tiebele: The Architecture and Living Art of the Kassena People in Burkina Faso
Tiebele Art of the Kassena in Burkina Faso We traveled to Tiébélé, a little over 150 kilometers from Burkina Faso’s capital, Ouagadougou. In southern Burkina Faso, very close to the…
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What to See in Sierra Leone: The Country of “Secret Societies”
Sierra Leone is one of the least-discussed destinations in West Africa, and also one of the most culturally rich. From the rural interior to the Atlantic coast, traveling through this…
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What to See in Guinea-Conakry: A Guide to Discovering the Soul of West Africa
Guinea-Conakry is a country that can only be truly understood by traveling through it slowly. Every stretch of dirt road brings with it a different scent, new vegetation, and languages…
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Mask ceremonies and festivals in Burkina Faso
Mask ceremonies and festivals in Burkina Faso Mask ceremonies and festivals in Burkina Faso are fundamental rites, mainly of the Gourounsi, Bwa, Bobo and Mossi peoples. These ritual masks embody…
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Kahate, male initiation in Casamance, diola culture
Our journey in Casamance continues to delve into the Diola culture. We are immersed in this second edition of the “African Deep Roots 2026”, a special journey through West Africa…
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Karahay (Karahaye), the initiation ritual of the diola women of Casamance
The Diola are one of the peoples who have best preserved their ancestral culture in this part of Africa. We are in the Casamance region (Senegal), in the midst of…
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