Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A baptism ceremony in the Mbashe river in South Africa's Eastern Cape province. CARL DE SOUZA/AFP via Getty Images Water is a ...

Africa’s great rivers have always carried more than water, holding histories, feeding nations, connecting cultures, and, today, more than ever, influencing political cooperation and climate strategy.

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River cruise lines are expanding in Africa, with AmaWaterways and Zambezi Cruise & Safaris adding itineraries and ships, offering unique safari and river experiences, while Nile cruises continue to ...

Rivers are one of nature’s most important features, providing water, food, and transportation for people and wildlife alike. They shape the land, support ecosystems, and influence the way humans live.