Zambia is the country that made me believe that immigration offices are accountable, and I will tell you why. After touring more in West and East Africa, I decided to start discovering the Southern Africa region, and Zambia was my first choice. In June 2021, I concretized my decision by applying for a tourist visa,…More
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Discovering South Sudan: My First Encounter with the Last Born of Africa
Have you ever heard of a city nicknamed “Sunny Town”? Well, let me introduce you to Juba, the capital city of South Sudan, the last born of Africa. And like many last borns, it tends to give a high fever to its parents and siblings. I landed in South Sudan in November 2023, after paying…More
My West African Journey: Chad, my Unlikely Home
Chad, Chad, and Chad It is one of the least talked-about destinations when it comes to tourism. Even for me, the first time I landed in its capital, N’Djamena, in May 2016, it was not for tourism but rather for work. I was heading there to conduct field research in the refugee context. Quick fact:…More
My Adventures in Southern Africa Region: A “Missed” Stop in South Africa
If you’ve ever found yourself at international airports like Nairobi, Addis Ababa, or Dar Es Salaam, chances are you’ve seen a banner reading “Visit South Africa”. I certainly did. But it never grabbed my attention. I simply wasn’t interested in planning a trip to South Africa. For the simple reason that, one of my core…More
Cameroon Passport Diaries 