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Neema Asha Mwakalinga

Asha Mwakalinga is a travel and culture writer at XTRAfrica, specializing in African destinations, local traditions, and smart travel planning. As a professional travel agent, he helps readers discover hidden gems, cultural insights, and practical tips to explore Africa with confidence and deeper understanding.


Her ambition is to make traveling in Africa easier for international tourists who often find it hard to choose where to go. Neema believes everyone deserves honest guidance to find the best places without stress or confusion

Neema Asha Mwakalinga

Travel & Culture Expert

His Latest Articles

DRC Finance Minister Doudou Fwamba Likunde

DRC to Invest $1.25B Eurobond Proceeds in Energy and Infrastructure

Congo plans to use $1.25B Eurobond proceeds for energy and transport projects

U.S.-Africa migration deals expand amid security and diplomatic ties

DR Congo prepares for first US deportee arrivals under new deal

Migrants could arrive this week as Kinshasa readies temporary housing near the airport.

President of DRC Felix Tshisekedi

DRC to Overtake Ethiopia as Africa’s 5th Largest Economy

Congo overtakes Ethiopia, a major shift in Africa’s economic rankings

French President Emmanuel Macron gestures during a public address in Paris, as France signals openness to dialogue on slavery reparations following talks with Ghana.

WHY slavery reparations debate is gaining global momentum

Ghana-France talks signal renewed push for historical justice and accountability

A visual representation of the DRC’s evolving role in the Eurobond market and international investment.

DRC to build on first Eurobond with wider market access

Tshisekedi says the debut issue opens the way for deeper access to global financing.

Pope Leo XIV walks the red carpet in Algiers as he begins his historic Africa tour, marking the first-ever papal visit to Algeria.

Pope Leo XIV to carry Africa peace tour beyond Algeria

After opening in Algiers, the pope’s 11-day trip moves to Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea.

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema

Julius Malema Sentenced to 5 Years Over Gun Rally Case

Julius Malema Conviction: What It Means for South African Politics

Juliana Lumumba emerges as a key candidate for OIF leadership, backed by DR.Congo

Juliana Lumumba Stands Out as Serious Contender for the OIF Leadership

Juliana Lumumba’s bid to lead the Francophonie reflects DRC’s diplomatic rise

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