October: Africa Highlights

 

Societies Spotlight


Facts & Figures

Struggles & Liberation
  • Kenya: In 2017, Kenyans of Asian heritage were officially recognised as the 44th tribe of Kenya.
  • Morocco: The University of Al Quaraouiyine in Fez, founded in 859 AD by Fatima al-Fihri, is considered the oldest continuously operating university in the world.
Sport & Play
  • Nigeria: Football (soccer) is widely regarded as the national sport due to its massive popularity and cultural significance.
  • Mauritius: ‘Sega’ is the national folk dance of Mauritius, originating in the 18th century among enslaved people as a form of expression and resistance.
Culture & Community
  • Algeria: The Amazigh New Year (Yennayer) is celebrated with meals like couscous, chakhchoukha, and rechta, honouring cultural heritage.
  • Burkina Faso: The country’s name means “Land of the Honest People.”


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Published: 31 Oct 2025 11:38 , Last updated: 31 Oct 2025 11:42
 

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