1st Afrika Poetry Contest 2024
Africa is not a country, but it is a continent like none other. It is an intricate mosaic of peoples, cultures, and landscapes” – Chinua...
Author : Jide Adesina
Africa’s Strategic Balancing Act Amidst Global Rivalries
In the contemporary geopolitical landscape, Africa stands out as a continent uniquely navigating the complexities of global power dynamics. With a rich tapestry of...
War-Torn Burkina Faso Sees Rising Trauma Among Children
FILE- Balkissa Barro, 10, center, walks to school with friends in the Burkina Faso village of Dori, Burkina Faso, Oct. 20, 2020. DAKAR, SENEGAL — When...
Plane Carrying Malawi Vice President Reported Missing
A plane carrying Malawi’s Vice President Saulos Chilima and nine other individuals has gone missing after failing to make a scheduled landing on Monday, as...
Echoes of a Struggle
In the heart of Nigeria, the drums of protest beat, NLC and TUC, in unity they meet, Voices of the weary, cries of the oppressed,...
Notcoin Achieves Global Milestone with 40 Million Users
Notcoin, a pioneering crypto game on Telegram, has announced it has reached 40 million users worldwide. The Notcoin team clarified that third-party tools had previously...
DR Congo Seeks to Curb Dollar Dominance by Fronting Use of Local Currency
The Central Bank of Congo (BCC) has mandated that all Electronic Payment Terminals (EPTs) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) only accept Congolese francs....
Kenyan Bourse Seeks to End Listing Drought as Sentiment Improves
Kenya’s stock market, the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), is actively working to end a prolonged period of limited new listings. This effort comes as investor...
South Africa Says Yes to Cannabis: Will the Rest of Africa Catch On?
On the eve of the May 27 general elections, which saw the ruling African National Congress lose its majority for the first time in 30 years...
AU sees Borders as “Bridges of Solidarity”
The African Union (AU) border programme (AUBP), started 14 years ago, is an endeavour by the continental body to transform borders into “bridges of solidarity”,...
Sudan’s Notorious Paramilitary Group Loots a Main Darfur Hospital
Sudanese soldiers from the Rapid Support Forces unit, led by Gen. Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, the deputy head of the military council, secure the area where...
Sintana Energy completes acquisition in Namibia’s Orange basin hotspot
Sintana Energy Inc (TSX-V:SEI, OTCQB:SEUSF) said it has completed its acquisition of a 49% interest in Giraffe Energy, which owns a 33% interest in an exploration license...
2024 Crystal Awards: Get to Know This Year’s Winners
At the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, we celebrate the enduring contributions to society of exceptional artists. The cultural leaders receiving the 2024...
Game drives, Beach-hopping and Wine Tasting in Africa
From golden yellow savanna grasslands to the majestic Mt. Kilimanjaro, and gushing waterfalls to spectacular safaris, Africa tours can offer you the adventure of a...
Mati Diop’s “Dahomey” and Abderrahmane Sissako’s “Black Tea” to Open and Close Film Africa 2024: London’s Biggest Celebration of African Cinema
The Royal African Society is thrilled to announce the return of Film Africa, one of the most anticipated and celebrated showcases of African cinema in...
African Fashion’s Modern Influence
In recent years, African dresses with modern influences have gained significant popularity. African fashion has made a notable impact on the global fashion scene, blending...
Top African Fashion Designers Transforming the Industry
African fashion designers are redefining the global fashion landscape with their bold creativity, innovative designs, and rich cultural influences. ‘From the runways of Paris to...
Nigerian Designers Veekee James and Andrea Iyamah Redefining Global Fashion
Renowned journalist Larry Madowo highlights the groundbreaking work of two Nigerian designers who are making waves in the global fashion industry. Andrea Iyamah Andrea Iyamah...
Discover the Rich Heritage of North Africa’s Indigenous Peoples
The Imazighen, also known as Amazighen, are the indigenous peoples of North Africa. While the world may recognize them by the terms “Moors” or “Berber”—labels...
Digital Future for Africa: African Development Bank and Intel to Train Millions in Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) and technology giant Intel have formalized their cooperation to transform the African digital ecosystem. The partnership aims to equip 3...