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Democracy in West Africa – Fingers crossed in Guinea Oct 17th Economist Democracy does not run as deep throughout west Africa as it does in Nigeria, but there have been signs of progress since the region’s biggest country marked its … Continue reading →

The Atlantic slave trade or transatlantic slave trade took place across the Atlantic Ocean from the 15th through 19th centuries. The vast majority of those who were enslaved and transported to the New World were West Africans from the central … Continue reading →

SPAIN, GIBRALTAR & BREXIT Rock out – A territory is dragged from Europe against its will. Spain looms Jul 16th 2016 Economist Red post boxes and phone booths line the streets. Musket-bearing re-enactors march past helmeted policemen. The pubs serve … Continue reading →

Recovery in Liberia After Ebola – Beating the virus is just the beginning Nov 14th 2015 Economist Travellers shuffle past temperature checks as they disembark at the tiny airport in Monrovia. Buckets of chlorinated hand-wash sit dutifully outside public buildings, … Continue reading →

Sierra Leone’s First Post-war Traffic Light Amber for recovery – After years of war, progress of sorts May 14th 2016 Economist Multi-coloured minibuses, shabby motorbike-taxis, white four-wheel-drives and battered jeeps stream through the centre of Freetown, overtaking on both sides, … Continue reading →

Despite recent conflict, its gorgeous beaches and rainforests make it a great stop. In the south, the Parc National de Tal has chimps and Man has a highland climate, fresh air, peaks and valleys. The beach resorts of Assinie and … Continue reading →

It wasn’t long ago that Liberians talked with obvious nostalgia of ‘normal days’. Now, well over a decade after the war has ended, ‘normal days’ are back in this gorgeous green land. They can be seen in the Liberian designer … Continue reading →

Official name. Republic of Sierra Leone Capital and largest city. Freetown 8°29.067′N 13°14.067′W Official languages. English. Spoken languages. Temne Mende Krio Ethnic groups. 35% Temne, 31% Mende, 8% Limba, 5% Kono, 2% Krio (Creole), 2% Mandingo, 2% Loko, 15% others … Continue reading →

THE TRIP, Visas, Particulars of the Trip GIBRALTAR – GIBRALTAR AFRICA – Everything You Ever Wanted to Know WEST AFRICA – Atlantic Slave Trade, Banning the Veil MOROCCO – Travel Facts, Morocco Today, The Trip WESTERN SAHARA – Today, The … Continue reading →

Imagine you’re travelling on smooth highway, and then get tempted by a tiny, dusty turn-off into rugged terrain, where surprising beauty and treacherous vistas define the route. Guinea is that turn-off. This is a country blessed with amazing landscapes; from … Continue reading →