African societies must begin to develop an unconditional culture of ending social acceptance of self-discrimination.

Some of the most atrocious crimes against humanity in the world are committed in the name of religion.

How is Africa to deal with the dilemma of strengthening relationships and curbing insecurity that come with soft borders that are open but regulated as opposed to hard militarised borders that include walls and fences?

When the muskets roar and the horses come to a thundering stop within inches of the dais, one can only hope that African passport holders claim ownership of this magnificent display of culture.

Each day, media reports come in from across the world of ethnic, religious or political tensions based on perceptions, real or imagined, of difference. Travel and exposure, both physical and mental, to people’s cultures takes the edge off the fear of difference.