I really love hand painted signs and luckily they can be found throughout sub-Saharan Africa. I fear it's a dying art, soon to be replaced by cheap printed ads. And I could not believe my luck when a young man, who ran a little hair grooming business on a main road in Kumasi, offered to sell me one of his signs. I was just taking a photo of it. Now it has pride of place in my office here at home. It depicts the snazzy "Sherif" and "Boeing 707" hair styles. Not an easy thing to drag back on the plane, but certainly worth it.

In Ghana, I found painted signs and ads to be a real godsend given that: A) I am not a great photographer, and B) people did not like their photo taken. Markets and streets were just bustling with photo ops. Colorful clothes, wonderful produce, fantastic looking people everywhere, and I don't have a decent photo to show for it. Instead, I offer you this little collection of signs ...

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A bomb went off today, in a popular cafe on the Djemma el Fna, the main square in the Marrakech medina. The BBC reports that 15 people died and several more were injured. The bomb follows weeks of protest in Morocco targeting the King, who is the most powerful political figure in the country. Politically speaking, Morocco has been quite quiet up to now, in comparison to its North African neighbors, Algeria, Libya, Tunisia and Egypt. It seemed to be just be a matter of time before something was going to happen.

The bomb explosion in the Djemma el Fna would appear to be targeting a popular tourist area for maximum impact. The square is the hub of the old-walled part of Marrakech, known as the medina. During the day, it is filled with orange juice and snack vendors, with loads of tourists wandering in from the souqs that lead into the square. The Djemma el Fna is lined with cafes and restaurants that buzz with activity all day. This bomb blast is very likely to affect tourism in Morocco, and therefore have a huge economic impact on the country as a whole.

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African festivals that should not be missed this June include East Africa's largest film and arts festival. The Zanzibar International Film Festival and the Festival of the Dhow countries will take place between 18 - 26 June. Last year the show went on despite a lack of electricity - no mean feat. This year 60 films from Africa and around the world, as well as performing artists, exhibits and more, will all be showcased on the idyllic island of Zanzibar. If you'd like to attend, check out this small group tour hosted by my friend Graham, founder of Zanzibar Festival Tours. Discounts are still available for early birds.

Senegal's historic town of St Louis is hosting an international Jazz festival this June. Morocco's finest traditional musicians are gearing up for two important cultural festivals in Fes and Essaouira. South Africa's livestock is getting trimmed, brushed and ready for their big Royal show in Pietermaritzburg, which starts at the end of May. Find out details and more by checking out -- June Festivals & Events in Africa

Beloved by Mma Ramotswe, the traditionally built heroine of the No 1 Ladies Detective Agency, and soaring in popularity as a wonder health drink, rooibos has been a traditional South African favorite for centuries. Rooibos is caffeine-free, low in tannin and high in polyphenolic antioxidants. The green tea variety also contains significant amounts of copper and fluoride. It is said to be good for digestive problems, and is used by South Africans as a treatment for babies with colic.

Did you know that all Rooibos grows in just a single area? Rooibos can only be found in South Africa's Cederberg Mountains. It is harvested just once a year, between January and March. The Cederbergs are located about 150 miles north of Cape Town. It's the heartland of the stunning Cape Floral Kingdom, and home to some very fine examples of ancient bushman art .

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