Our Africa

Somaliland

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Zimbabwe

I'm Godfrey and this is Florence. We live in Waterfalls, Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe is a beautiful country, with many stunning landscapes. Some of these have unusual rocks, which are used in our famous Shona sculptures.

Our country also has very special music. We hope you enjoy our songs and hearing instruments such as the mbira and marimba.

Djibouti

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Botswana

Hi, my name is Kumisso. Click on the map of Botswana and find out more about my country and what our lives are like.

Did you know that in Botswana diamond mining accounts for around one quarter of jobs? Tourism also provides jobs for around a fifth of the working population.

Burundi

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Benin

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Algeria

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State of Children

Around one in six children born in sub-Saharan Africa don't live to see their fifth birthday and life can be tough for those who do.

What are the common challenges facing African children and how do their lives compare with those of children in the UK?

Famine & Agriculture

A quarter of the population of sub-Saharan Africa is undernourished and famines can impact whole regions.

Land is available to grow more food locally. But investment is needed in technologies such as irrigation, for land to be used effectively. Farmers must also adapt to climate change if they are to feed the continent's rising population.

Malawi

Hi. We’re Caroline Moyo and Joyce Chisale. We’ve both grown up at the SOS Children’s Village in Lilongwe, Malawi.

Malawi is known as ‘the warm heart of Africa’. That’s partly because it’s in central Africa, but mostly, the saying reflects the friendliness and hospitality of the Malawi people. Click on the map to 'visit' our wonderful country!

Tanzania

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Cameroon

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Ethiopia

Hello and welcome to Ethiopia. We are Addisu and Habtam.

We think you will be surprised by some of the videos we have enjoyed making on our much-loved country. There are many parts to Ethiopia and while certain areas do suffer droughts, most of the country is green and fertile. See for yourself what our lives are like.

Niger

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Nigeria

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Tunisia

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Liberia

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Lesotho

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Foods

Africa has some of the most distinctive cuisines and flavours in the world. Food varies widely, but there are commonalities across regions. Depending on what's grown locally, dishes are also influenced by the traders, immigrants and rulers who settled across the continent. Arab, Asian and European elements blend in with traditional African cooking.

Togo

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Chad

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Climate

Africa is a massive continent, with a range of climates. Some regions are hot and dry, like the Sahara, Kalahari and Namib deserts. Other parts are wet or covered in tropical rainforest. Conditions also vary by altitude, from the dry salt pans of the Danakil Depression (one of the lowest points on earth) to the snowcaps (at certain times) of the highest mountains. Weather-wise, Africa has it all!

Libya

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Guinea

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Development

‘People are the real wealth of a nation.’ This is the belief of the United Nations, whose Millenium Development Goals provide a framework for improving the lives of millions.

It helps when nations are peaceful, stable and growing economically. But even where the poorest countries focus on health, education and creating fairer societies, more Africans have the chance of a better life.

Games & Sports

Africa is home to arguably the oldest-recorded games and sports. While some are only known through archeology, modern-day games and sports such as Mancala/Mankala and Nubian wrestling are very much alive today.

Of course, new sports have come along to claim the attention of Africans. You may have heard of one - it's called football.

Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic

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Equatorial Guinea

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Swaziland

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Zambia

Hello, my name is Theresa. I am Zambian and live in Lusaka.

There is a lot to see in Zambia. One of the Seven Wonders of the World, Victoria Falls, is located along the Zambezi border between Zambia and neighbouring Zimbabwe.

Find out more about Zambia, our traditions, our culture and much more...

Egypt

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Sierra Leone

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Congo

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Central African Republic

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Angola

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Ghana

Hello, my name is Audrey. Ghana was known for many centuries as ‘the Gold Coast’ because of the gold mined here. But cocoa beans are the main export now. My country is also known for its rich culture and history. There is a lot to learn about Ghana. Click and find out more.

Health

Africa has a high number of communicable diseases, which place a huge burden on healthcare systems. The vast majority of malaria cases and HIV/AIDS-related deaths occur in Africa; these two diseases currently represent the greatest threats.

With low investment in healthcare and a severe shortage of medical staff, many countries struggle to meet the health needs of their people.

War and Empire

The first humans are thought to have lived in Africa and powerful African empires formed from the medieval age onwards.

However, today's African nations were shaped by the European powers who colonised this vast continent. Having gained their independence, many African countries are still coming to terms with the legacy left by their colonisers.

Gabon

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Guinea-Bissau

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Gambia

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Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Kenya

I’m Victor and Kenya is my homeland; it is one of the most visited African countries, due to its safari parks and range of wildlife.

While there is a lot of wonder and beauty there is also a lot of suffering. Here in Kenya we have one of the largest slums in the world, Kibera. Many Kenyans face hardships and live in bad conditions with poor sanitation.

Eritrea

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Mali

Hello. I'm Bobo. I'd like to welcome you to Mali. You'll see music and religion are important here. But we also value a strong community. If you'd like to learn more about my country or to know where the legendary Timbuktu can be found, then take a look around the Mali pages.

Madagascar

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Morocco

Hello, we are Fadoua and Rafik. We live in Morocco. Hopefully, our films will allow you to learn more about our country and some of its special features, like the famous Atlas Mountains. Apart from its beautiful scenery, Morocco is also known for its historic towns and culinary traditions. Watch our videos and find out more.

Mozambique

Hello. We're Albano and Manuela. We live in Mozambique.

Through our videos, we hope you can learn more about our country, famous for its beautiful coastline. Here, fishing is an important activity. Mozambique exports thousands of tonnes of prawns every year. However, most of the country's fishing and farming is small-scale. In some regions, mining is also vital to the economy.

Namibia

We're Zoodes and Flora. We live in Namibia, a vast country with large areas of uninhabited wilderness. Our dramatic desert and coastal landscapes especially draw tourists keen on photography or unusual flora and fauna. While life can be modern in the cities, poverty remains a problem for many people.

South Sudan

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Poverty

Across the rest of the world, absolute poverty has halved over recent decades, but in Africa it has barely fallen.

About two-fifths of the population of sub-Saharan Africa survive week by week on what someone in the UK earns from just one hour's work on the minimum wage.

Burkina Faso

Hello. We're Adama and Marie. We live in Burkina Faso.

We'd like to help people learn more about our country, which is the largest producer of cotton in Africa. Even though we grow a lot of cotton, Burkina is a very poor country. Farmers struggle to get a fair global price for their harvests. But though Burkinabes may be poor, we are rich in our history and culture.

Rwanda

Hello, welcome to Rwanda.

We are Sonia and Alain and we live in Kigali, the capital city.

Rwanda is a beautiful country. It is known as the 'Land of a Thousand Hills' because of the hilly landscape. Find out more about Rwanda and watch some of the videos we have made about our life.

Senegal

Hi, my name is Abdourahmane and I'm 16 years old. I live in Senegal, a beautiful and welcoming place. You can find out more by clicking on my country. For example, wrestling is the most popular sport here. One match can attract 80,000 spectators and be watched on TV by millions. Discover other surprising things about Senegal.

Somalia

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South Africa

Hello, we're Basetsana and Precious. We are from South Africa.

We have been making films about apartheid and Nelson Mandela, as well as about what life is like here in South Africa.

Click on the map to watch the videos and discover more about South Africa.

Mauritania

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Sudan

Hello and welcome to Sudan. My name is Mojtaba. I live in Khartoum, the capital of Sudan. You can find out more about where I live and our many cultural traditions from the videos I've been making on my country. Sudan is a fascinating place, with much history. Come and find out more.

Uganda

Hello my name is Charles and welcome to Uganda. My friends and I have been making films all about our country.

We have been expressing our thoughts and opinions on different aspects of life in Uganda and events here and in other parts of the world, as well as showing you what life is like in our beautiful country.

Ivory Coast

Hi, my name is Adeline. I'm 17 years old and from Ivory Coast. My country is the world’s largest producer of cocoa. I visit a cocoa plantation and see what the beans look like. Even though the world's chocolate markets rely on our cocoa, most farmers are poor, receiving little of the profit. Come and find out what else we grow in Ivory Coast.