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05/02/2025

ONGOLO has pivoted from being a Pan-African blog to providing the following services: advisory, communications, connections, market visits and scouting.

This client request illustrates some of the challenges of intra-Africa trade. It also explains why it is cheaper for countries in Africa to buy sugar, maize and rice from Brazil.

This example of a sugar deal from Zambia to Rwanda illustrates some of the challenges of intra-Africa trade. Why is Brazilian sugar cheaper?

06/02/2024

Ethiopian Airlines launched a new service from London Gatwick to Addis Ababa on 21 November 2023. How does it compare to the London Heathrow route? Find out in our latest review:

https://ongolo.com/2024/02/05/review-of-ethiopian-airlines-business-class-service-from-gatwick/

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Would you fly Ethiopian Airlines?

22/01/2024

How much do you know about Ghana’s political history? The first African country to gain independence from colonial rule was also one of the early champions for African unity.

Find out how different leaders have shaped the country over the years:

https://ongolo.com/2024/01/22/politics-of-ghana-pivotal-moments-in-history/

Politics of Ghana explores the pivotal moments in the country's political history, from independence to the present day

21/01/2024

Côte d’Ivoire is a fantastic tourist destination that attracted over 2m visitors prior to the 2020 pandemic.

The country boasts breathtaking natural scenery, pristine shores and rich cultural heritage, offering something for everyone.

In today’s post, we summarise the top tourist attractions for anyone visiting Côte d’Ivoire:

https://ongolo.com/2024/01/19/explore-cote-divoires-top-tourist-attractions/

16/01/2024

As AFCON2023 gets underway in Côte d’Ivoire, we honour one of the country’s best football players. Didier Drogba had a successful career at Chelsea Football Club and as Ivorian national team captain.

Find out more about his life and what he is doing now ⚽️:

https://ongolo.com/2024/01/16/didier-drogba-cote-divoires-football-legend/

15/01/2024

Africa’s biggest sporting event opened on Saturday 13 January 2024 and is already providing plenty of drama.

Our AFCON2023 article covers the spectacular opening ceremony, the schedule of play, analyst predictions and why the timing of the tournament is causing problems for French Ligue 1 and the English Premier League.

https://ongolo.com/2024/01/15/caf-afcon2023-kicks-off-in-cote-divoire/

15/01/2024

Africa’s biggest sporting event opened on Saturday 13 January 2024 and is already providing plenty of drama.

Our AFCON2023 article covers the spectacular opening ceremony, the schedule of play, analyst predictions and why the timing of the tournament is causing problems for French Ligue 1 and the English Premier League.

https://ongolo.com/2024/01/15/caf-afcon2023-kicks-off-in-cote-divoire/

AFCON2023 is underway in Côte d'Ivoire! Following the spectacular opening ceremony find out what to expect and who is predicted to win

11/01/2024

Did you know that the small West African country of Benin has so much to offer tourists?

From rich history (centre of the Atlantic Slave Trade in Ouidah) and culture ( ) to fantastic beaches at Grand Popo and Africa’s largest floating village at Ganvie.

Check out our latest blog on the Top 10 tourist attractions in Benin:
https://ongolo.com/travel-to-benin-and-explore-its-rich-culture-and-history/



Would you travel to Benin after reading this article?

17/10/2023

Graça Machel turned 78 today and looks young!! Wishing this beautiful and powerful African woman, who made history as the first woman to have held the First Lady title in two countries (Mozambique and South Africa), the happiest birthday! 🥳 https://ongolo.com/2023/10/17/aging-gracefully-graca-machel-turns-78-today/

10/10/2023

In this ONGOLO exclusive, Mario Gerth explains how cycling from Cape to Cairo inspired his photography career. Find out which portraits are his best sellers with prices ranging from €230-9,999:

Link: https://ongolo.com/2023/10/09/interview-with-german-photographer-and-afrophile-mario-gerth/