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The Sacred Throne at the Crossroads: The Burial of the Awujale of Ijebuland and the Struggle Between Tradition, Religion, and Modernity in Contemporary Nigeria

AarondexJuly 16, 2025

by AarondexJuly 16, 20250771

In the cosmological order of Yorùbáland, the death of a king is never a private event. It is a rupture in the spiritual fabric, a...

International News Africa

ZPCS scales up evidence-based drug rehabilitation model

AarondexJuly 16, 2025

by AarondexJuly 16, 20250641

AS the country battles the drug and substance abuse menace, Harare Central Prison is scaling up an evidence-based crime-specific treatment rehabilitation programme introduced in 2023,...

ECONOMY Africa International News

ZANU PF affiliates benefit from Presidential Empowerment Revolving Fund

AarondexJuly 16, 2025

by AarondexJuly 16, 20250608

FIVE ZANU PF affiliates in the Midlands province are the latest to benefit from the Presidential Empowerment Revolving Fund after disbursements held in Kwekwe this...

TECHNOLOGY Africa International News

Youths embark on 800km walkathon to promote wetland conservation

AarondexJuly 16, 2025

by AarondexJuly 16, 20250457

IN a bold initiative to promote sustainable tourism practices and wetland conservation, local youths have embarked on a walkathon from Harare to Victoria Falls, ahead...

Tourism Africa International News

Harare – Kanyemba Highway dualisation to boost tourism in Mash Central

AarondexJuly 16, 2025

by AarondexJuly 16, 20250705

ROADWORKS on the Harare-Kanyemba Highway have brought excitement to motorists who are optimistic that road dualisation will help in minimising road carnage while boosting tourism...

International News Africa

Zimbabwe unveils global investment drive in Japan

AarondexJuly 16, 2025

by AarondexJuly 16, 20250563

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa says Zimbabwe remains open to investment, trade, and partnerships focused on sustainable growth and mutual benefit. The head of state was addressing...

Aviation Africa

Air India Plane Crash: International pilots’ group cautions against “hasty conclusions” on preliminary probe report

AarondexJuly 16, 2025

by AarondexJuly 16, 20250476

The International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) has issued a statement cautioning against hasty conclusions based on the preliminary report into the Air...

BUSINESS Africa

India’s electronics boom offsets slump in traditional exports: Report

AarondexJuly 16, 2025

by AarondexJuly 16, 20250446

Driven by falling gold and crude oil shipments, India’s merchandise imports show a declining trend in June 2025; however, exports remained flat, said Global Trade...

ARTS & CULTURE Africa International News

The Keeper of Fine Teeth

AarondexJuly 16, 2025

by AarondexJuly 16, 20250532

Forget the dragon’s glittering spine, The hero’s shout, the blood-red wine. Forget the maps to kingdoms lost. Count this the truest, sharpest cost: When chaos...

Agriculture Africa

Farmers urged to intensify hay bailing as fire season begins

AarondexJuly 15, 2025

by AarondexJuly 15, 20250542

THE beginning of the fire season has seen the government imploring farmers to intensify hay-bailing to boost livestock supplementary feed reserves while also creating a...

International News Africa Power

Zimbabwe unveils global investment drive in Japan

AarondexJuly 15, 2025

by AarondexJuly 15, 20250497

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa says Zimbabwe remains open to investment, trade, and partnerships focused on sustainable growth and mutual benefit. The Head of State was speaking...

TECHNOLOGY Africa

Ethiopia’s electric vehicle sector gains international attention

AarondexJuly 15, 2025

by AarondexJuly 15, 20250586

ETHIOPIA is experiencing increasing interest from international electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers and suppliers eager to enter the market and invest in the sector, said Bareo...

International News Africa

Fueling Putin’s war machine”: US Senators say penalise India, China, Brazil with 500% tarriff to deter trade with Russia

AarondexJuly 15, 2025

by AarondexJuly 15, 20250473

Amid US President Donald Trump call for imposing 100 per cent “secondary tariffs” on Moscow if Russian President Vladimir Putin fails to end the conflict...

International News Africa

THE LAST SOLDIER OF DISCIPLINE: An Ode to Muhammadu Buhari

AarondexJuly 15, 2025

by AarondexJuly 15, 20250584

When the final curtains fall upon a life shaped by duty, rigor, and unbending principle, history is compelled to pause. In the passing of General...

Aviation Africa

Emirates A380 Pilots land at New York JFK with One failed engine

AarondexJuly 14, 2025

by AarondexJuly 14, 20250813

Emirates Flight EK203, operated by an Airbus A380-800, experienced an in-flight shutdown of its number one engine while en route from Dubai to New York...

BUSINESS Africa

Cross-border traders in Matabeleland North benefit from Presidential revolving fund

AarondexJuly 14, 2025

by AarondexJuly 14, 20250663

CROSS-border traders in Matabeleland North Province have started to receive funding under the US$200 000 Cross Border for ED Revolving Fund. This Sunday marked the commencement of the disbursement process in...

International News Africa

EAM Jaishankar meets China’s Vice President Han Zheng, points to improvement in bilateral ties

AarondexJuly 14, 2025

by AarondexJuly 14, 20250512

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng in Beijing on Monday and noted the improvement in bilateral ties....

POLITICS Power

US to send Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine, but Europe pays for it, says Trump

AarondexJuly 14, 2025

by AarondexJuly 14, 20250590

Expressing his growing concern over Russian President Vladimir Putin’s deceptive tactics in the wake of the recent aggressions against Ukraine, US President Donald Trump on...

SPORTS Africa

FIFA Club World Cup Final: Chelsea 3–0 Paris Saint-Germain

AarondexJuly 14, 2025

by AarondexJuly 14, 20250492

Chelsea secured a dominant 3–0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the FIFA Club World Cup final, held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The English...

International News Africa Power

Editorial Farewell

AarondexJuly 14, 2025

by AarondexJuly 14, 20250499

On behalf of the 1stAfrika.com staff, contributors, and global editorial board, we extend our deepest condolences to the family of the late former Head of...

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