The Wild Hunt (https://wildhunt.org/category/news/africa)
Journalist Alex Coyne describes how podcasts offer intriguing stories but lack the editorial standards of traditional media, often blending fact and fiction. From the original Satanic Panic to its revival in South Africa, unchecked narratives can quickly spread fear, misinformation, and lasting societal harm.
In response to a perceived rise “Neopaganism” among Nigerian youth, Catholic Bishops in Owerri expressed alarm linking magical and ritualistic practices to crime, subsequently the nearby Anambra State government launched a campaign to eradicate pagan shrines, prompting debates about religious freedom and tolerance in Nigeria.
Researchers from the University of North Carolina-Wilmington, have identified an ancient Nile branch, the “Ahramat Branch,” which likely facilitated pyramid construction and ceremonial activities near Memphis, explaining the concentration of pyramids in this area.
An exhibition in the Netherlands brings guests face to face with the realistic portraits of ancient Egyptians produced in the Roman period.
The newly discovered upper half of a famous statue of Ramses II was announced by Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.
The Amazigh new year has roots in honoring the land, the harvest, and the agrarian cycle. This year Morocco officially celebrates the holiday.
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