Lastest African Genetic Study Reveals Origins & Migration

Researchers working in a 10-year collaboration have released the largest-ever study of African genetic data -- more than four million genotypes -- providing a library of new information on the continent which is thought to be the source of the oldest settlements of modern humans. ... University of Pennsylvania News Release

Tanzania Celebrates Union Day on April 26

Tanzania celebrates Union Day on April 26. This year it falls on a Sunday. The holiday commemorates the unification of Zanzibar and Tanganyika in 1964. Other Tanzania holidays include:

• Saba Saba Day, July 7. A festival celebrating the founding of the Tanganyika African National Union in 1954. Also called Peasants' Day.

• Naming Day, October 29. The United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar officially changed its name to the United Republic of Tanzania on October 29, 1964.

• Independence Day, December 9.

• Heroes' Day, September 1. Dedicated to the heroes who defended the nation against colonization, and the Tanzania Defense Force.

• Sultan's Birthday, August 26. Observed in Zanzibar.

• Zanzibar Revolution Day, January 12.

• Chama Cha Mapinduzi Day, February 5. Birthday of Chama Cha Mapinduzi.

Public holidays Zanzibar Revolution Day, Chama Cha Mapinduzi Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Union Day, Labor Day (May 1), Saba Saba Day, Independence Day, Christmas, Mouloud, Id al-Fitr, Id al-Hajj (Id al-Adha).

Tasty Moresels Maasai Style

I tried bbq goat meat at a Maasai market; however, I did not go as far as this guy and try some of these Maasai delicacies. Enjoy!

Tasty Morsels

To read more about Maasai culture and diet, check out this Maasai entry from Wikipedia.

Hunting Quotas Exceeded

"Africa Science News Service | Reporting about African science with an African eye" is reporting that tour operator doing business from Arusha is exceeding its hunting quotas.

Hunting firm decimating Tanzania's wildlife heritage