Der lachende Kontinent

Discover Africa anew: A journey through the unknown continent of Africa captivates with impressive landscapes, vast deserts, savannas, mountains, coastlines, and jungles, a rich flora and fauna, as well as a tumultuous history. The European perspective on this populous continent is often shaped by the three K's: wars, corruption, and disasters. But what is Africa really like? In his travels through sub-Saharan Africa, Bernd Dörries reveals the unknown continent from a fresh perspective. He reports on the importance of vaccinations in Malawi, the startup scene in Nairobi, and the cleanliness and punctuality in Rwanda.

• Mauritius, Eritrea, Ghana, and Kenya: Portraits of 34 African countries south of the Sahara
• Between politics, culture, and history: new insights into the lifestyle and mentality of the African population
• An entertaining travelogue about the diverse sub-Saharan Africa

Africa beyond clichés: Since 2017, Bernd Dörries has been reporting for the Süddeutsche Zeitung on South Africa. With respect, and sometimes with fear, he began his work in Cape Town two years ago. Piece by piece, he approaches the people and the vast continent through his travels. In Mozambique, he discovers the tastiest crabs, in Burkina Faso the largest film festival in Africa, and in Nigeria the best Scrabble players in the world. He finds everyday life and new beginnings, stagnation and hope, and time and again the laughter and joy of the locals. On his expeditions, the author encounters people with diverse cultures and ways of life. He shows us the complexity of Africa beyond all clichés and opens our eyes to an Africa of joy and normalcy, hospitality, and improvisation. Let yourself be inspired by the laughter of this continent!.