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Tonga of tomorrow

A young Tonga woman with her son. In the background on her hut one can see the traditional handpainted patterns every Tonga beautifies their huts with. Siabuwa.
The whim of a dictator

November 27th 2006
One by one the big overland truck companies arrived. To the chorus of the Soft-Rock band Toto’s “Africa” the trucks would park, open their doors and - like if someone had opened a tap - emptying its content of party-longing-tourists in yet another place to spend their greenbacks. Some pitch their tents - others head straight to the bar. The Victoria Falls. A guaranteed stopov ... read more
Africa » Zimbabwe » Harare

Zimbabwean Flag The UK annexed Southern Rhodesia from the South Africa Company in 1923. A 1961 constitution was formulated that favored whites in power. In 1965 the government unilaterally declared its independence, but the UK did not recognize the act and demanded ... ... read more
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