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It has no name, no members, no structure, and each group does its own routines. On this stretch of road in a Bulawayo township, Zimbabwe’s fitness enthusiasts get healthy and stay out of trouble.

In the eastern Ivorian town of Aniansue, these women, bodies embalmed in clay, swaying to the beat of drums, are training to become ‘komians’. At a time when modern society increasingly leaves tradition behind, komians are priestesses which according to traditional lore, are well versed in healing as well as conflict resolution.

At just 27, Salma al-Majidi has gained recognition by FIFA as the first Arab and Sudanese woman to coach a men’s football team in the Arab world. “Sister coach”, as she is affectionately called by her players at the Al-Ahly Al-Gadaref football club, fell in love with football at 16.

More Ghanaian artists now have unprecedented exposure and are making a living entirely from their work, thanks to galleries, festivals and art collectors.

He who hasn’t traveled has only read one chapter of the book. Travel tells stories. Stories are the heart of Africa. With storytelling and teaching, going places with African Bush Camps enlightens you by sharing the wonder, wisdom, and love of African diversity. Walk, around Africa and see it for the first time.

Across the Ethiopian capital, residences such as Berhanu Mengistu’s century-old family home are falling into decay as an aspirational building boom signals a change of the old guard.

For many young African footballers hunting for their big break in Europe, life in the Russian capital often feels like a never-ending winter.

For 45 years, through over 60 albums, the legendary Zimbabwean awakened social consciousness. His lyrics touched on HIV/AIDS, alcohol abuse and other relevant themes that cut across, not just Africa, but the world.

Complicated becomes easier on Simplified, a how-to series that takes the pain out of the seemingly difficult and unavoidable.