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A musical tour of Africa: part two
Sean Connolly shares some of his favourite tracks from across the continent.



The best beaches in Sierra Leone
Each beach has a character and style of its own, from the colour of its sand to the quality of its waves.



Dual citizenship in 30 minutes
Almost anyone can wander downtown and get themselves a bona fide identity document, no questions asked, writes Sean Connolly.
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Senegal
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View AllSenegal’s natural wonders
Senegal is awash with delights for the nature lover, ranging from vast mangrove-clad deltas to bird-rich national parks.
Read MoreSenegal’s best urban experiences
From lively fishing ports and historic islands to a capital city packed with dance-til-dawn bars, Senegal offers a wealth of fantastic urban experiences.
Read MoreSenegal’s cultural highlights
There’s perhaps no finer destination in West Africa for purveyors of the arts than Senegal.
Read MoreOn the road in Ghana
Sean Connolly, author of our Senegal guidebook, has just returned from a research trip to Ghana (for the new 7th edition out later this year) and he took over our Instagram feed to show off some of his photos.
Read MoreInterview with Sean Connolly
Read an interview with Sean Connolly author of our brand new Senegal guidebook.
Read MoreCasamancais architecture
A building like no other in Africa.
Read MoreThe great green wall
A wall of trees along the Sahara Desert’s southern fringe
Read MoreTraditional arts: statues and masks
Author Sean Connolly explores the unique features and religious background of Gabon’s famous mask and statue art.
Read MoreForest-based communities
Gabon’s indigenous forest-based communities, the so-called ‘Pygmies’, are located throughout the country and continue to face discrimination, as author Sean Connolly explains.
Read MoreBwiti
Author Sean Connolly describes the traditional beliefs and practices of Bwiti, the most widespread male secret society in Gabon.
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