The New York Times – Music:
Hear songs by Mdou Moctar, Bombino, Orchestra Baobab and more.
Category: Africa
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Flooding in a Kenyan Natural Reserve Forces Tourist Evacuation
The New York Times – Travel:
The heavy rains that pounded East Africa for weeks, killing hundreds, have spilled into the Masai Mara, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife national reserves.
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A Major Sea Turtle Nesting Site, on Bijagos Islands, Is Worlds Away From Crowds
The New York Times – Travel:
Green sea turtles swim hundreds of miles to nest on a spectacular West African archipelago. Getting there is quite a journey for humans, too.
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Aya Nakamura, French-Malian Singer, Is Caught in Olympic Storm
The New York Times – Music:
Aya Nakamura’s music is one of France’s top cultural exports. But reports that she might perform at the Paris Games have prompted fierce debates over identity and language.
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Dipping Into the World’s Most Stunning Hot Springs
The New York Times – Travel:
From onsens in Japan to high-altitude pools in Bolivia, the photographer Greta Rybus shares highlights from her search for thermal waters.
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Joel Embiid Wants the African Diaspora to Flourish Onscreen
The New York Times – Film:
“I’ve always been passionate about storytelling,” said the N.B.A. star, whose production studio will create a documentary about Memphis Depay’s success on the Dutch soccer team.
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An Anti-L.G.B.T.Q. Law in Uganda Is Hurting the Economy
The New York Times – Travel:
Passed in May, the Anti-Homosexuality Act is harming businesses that rely on foreign travelers and trade.
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Kenneth Kaunda Suit Kenya
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A favorite of President William Ruto, the suit was banned along with other traditional African attire for violating parliamentary dress codes. Proper attire, the speaker decreed, is a Western suit and tie.
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Family Photos Have Never Looked So Chic
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Thebe Magugu, the South African designer, takes memories to the most fashionable level.