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Omo The White Giraffe: Tanzania
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Lifestyle Omo The White Giraffe: Tanzania

By Ruvarashe Beta on January 27, 2016

Meet Omo! She is a 15 month old giraffe. She was found in Tarangire National Park in Tanzania.

Mundari Tribe: South Sudan
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African identities Mundari Tribe: South Sudan

By Ruvarashe Beta on January 26, 2016

The Mundari Tribe is found in South Sudan. They are agriculturalists and cattle herders.

Amasunzu hairstyle: Rwanda
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Arts, Culture and Sport Amasunzu hairstyle: Rwanda

By Ruvarashe Beta on January 25, 2016

The Amasunzu traditional hairstyle is hands down one of the most creative ever. Still being worn today, it was and still is a symbol of pride in Rwanda.

The Giant Bead Necklace: Angola
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Arts, Culture and Sport The Giant Bead Necklace: Angola

By Ruvarashe Beta on January 17, 2016

Have you had a closer look at the giant bead necklace called the Vilanda? It marks important periods in the lives of women from Angolan tribes such as Mwila, Mucawana and Mumuhuia. If you haven’t you are in for a beautiful treat.

The signature Ompota headdress from Mucubal, Angola
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Lifestyle The signature Ompota headdress from Mucubal, Angola

By Ruvarashe Beta on January 14, 2016

The Ompota headdress and the head scarf are signature head gear worn by Mucubal women. Mucubal people stay in the south of Angola, and they are a semi-nomadic subgroup of the Herero people.

Ruins of a port city called Suakin, Sudan
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Lifestyle Ruins of a port city called Suakin, Sudan

By Ruvarashe Beta on January 6, 2016

Suakin used to be a wealthy port that buzzed with trade and culture. It was a key harbour on the Red Sea for powerful empires during its time.

Blue Town of Chefchaouen, Morocco
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Lifestyle Blue Town of Chefchaouen, Morocco

By Ruvarashe Beta on December 21, 2015

Chefchaouen is a stunning town in Morocco famous for it’s vivid blue walls.

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Politics and Society World Aids Day

By Ruvarashe Beta on December 1, 2015
Sociable weaver bird nests colonise telephone poles: Kalahari
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Lifestyle Sociable weaver bird nests colonise telephone poles: Kalahari

By Ruvarashe Beta on November 25, 2015

In the southern part of Kalahari is where the spectacular nest images were captured. The Sociable weaver bird is responsible for the telephone pole colonisation.

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