Chillax

A South African slang term to calm down or relax.


I will be chillaxing by the beach all day today.



Congolese Franc

Currency of DR Congo (CDF) issued by the Central Bank of the Congo.


The franc was reintroduced in 1997 to replace the new zaire.



Chapwa

From the Bemba word "to finish," it's used to mean "it's over," "it's done," or "that's it." It can also be used to end a conversation or a situation.


The meeting has ended. Chapwa.



Chalo

Literally meaning "world" or "country," but in Zambian slang, it is used to express excitement, enthusiasm, or to say something is excellent or the best. It's similar to saying "let's go!" or "it's on!"


The music festival last night was amazing. Zambia ku chalo!



Cape Town

South Africa's scenic coastal city beneath Table Mountain.


Cape Town's Robben Island held Nelson Mandela for 18 years.



Casablanca

Morocco's economic heart with Art Deco architecture and Africa's largest port.


Casablanca's Hassan II Mosque stands dramatically over the Atlantic Ocean.



Cairo

Egypt's sprawling capital on the Nile, home to ancient pyramids and modern urban life.


Cairo's Khan el-Khalili bazaar has been trading since the 14th century.



Côte d'Ivoire

A West African economic powerhouse known for cocoa production, French influence, and political recovery.


Côte d'Ivoire is the world's largest producer of cocoa beans.



Congo

A Central African country with rainforests, the Congo River, and significant oil and timber resources.


Brazzaville, the capital of Congo, faces Kinshasa across the Congo River.



Comoros

A small volcanic island nation off East Africa with Arab-French-African culture and fragrant ylang-ylang exports.


The Comoros is one of the world's leading producers of ylang-ylang essential oil.




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