I felt like Jay-Z, says rising star Khaid
Nineteen-year-old singer-songwriter Khaid’s musical journey is quite the story. It started on the streets of his hometown Ojo, 40km (25…
2023 African Games: Could future Olympic stars lose out as organisers row?
The African Games begin in Accra, Ghana on Friday – but even before the starting pistol is fired on the…
Tanzanian star Zuchu apologises for ‘inappropriate’ show
Popular Tanzanian singer Zuchu has apologised after authorities in Zanzibar suspended her from all artistic activities on the archipelago for…
Afcon 2023: Saudi Arabia-based players will be ‘at top level’ at finals in Ivory Coast
Saudi Arabia’s influence on football is growing, with stars drawn to the country’s top flight by the riches on offer,…
African Catholic leaders reject Pope’s same-sex blessings
Catholic bishops in Africa have rejected Pope Francis’ declaration to bless homosexual couples, asserting that it is “contrary to the…
Niger deposed President Mohamed Bazoum’s son freed by coup leaders
The son of Niger’s deposed President Mohamed Bazoum has been released by a military tribunal after spending more than five…
Top 7 African countries to work remotely in 2024
The reality of the best African countries to work remotely lights up a feeling of boundless possibility for digital nomads.…
Mozambique airlines receives its first cargo aircraft
Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique (LAM) took delivery of a Boeing 737-300 freighter plane in Maputo this Sunday.According to an official…
Ousmane Sonko: Senegal court upholds opposition leader’s libel conviction
Senegal’s Supreme Court has rejected opposition leader Ousmane Sonko’s appeal against a libel conviction, potentially ruling him out of next…
Ex-South African leader Mbeki is alive, foundation says
South African former President Thabo Mbeki is alive and well, his foundation says. The foundation was reacting to reports circulating…
Malawian star named world’s top female goalscorer
Malawian footballer Temwa Chawinga has been named 2023’s top female goalscorer, beating huge names like Australia’s Sam Kerr and Germany’s…
Two arrested over death of Ugandan Olympic athlete
Police in Kenya have arrested two suspects believed to have been involved in the death of Ugandan athlete Benjamin Kiplagat…
Sound of 2024: South Africa’s Tyla says ‘people are not ready’ for debut album
Sometimes, one song is all you need. And in 2023, Tyla found hers. The South African singer is a picture…
American Rapper Rick Ross to climb Africa’s highest peak, Mt. Kilimanjaro
Rick Ross, the renowned American rapper and entrepreneur, has embarked on a remarkable journey to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest…
Health alert issued over dust storms in Gambia
Health authorities in The Gambia have issued a public alert following days of widespread dust in many parts of the…
Saviu Ventures – an Africa-focused VC raised US$13M in its 1st fund-close
The first closure of Saviu II, the second fund of Francophone Africa’s premier venture capital firm Saviu Ventures, has been…
Sudan war: Two people killed in attack on aid convoy in Sudan, says Red Cross
Two people have been killed and seven others injured in a “deliberate attack” on an aid convoy in Sudan’s capital…
Kenya to send 1,500 farm workers to Israel amid Hamas war
Kenya is sending 1,500 farm workers to Israel, the labour ministry has said. The announcement comes nearly two weeks after…
GLOBAL BLUE ECONOMY SUMMIT, CANADA 2024!
Join us for a week of transformative discussions, insights, and collaboration at the GLOBAL BLUE ECONOMY SUMMIT, CANADA 2024! May…
PEACE TOUR & INVEST SUMMIT 2024
Join us for the PEACE TOUR & INVEST SUMMIT 2024! Date: March 28, 2024Venue: Hilton Hotel Kensington, London Immerse yourself…