A remote corner of South Africa has become the hub of a disturbing surge in the illegal trade of unique plants. Organised crime groups are taking advantage of overseas demand for these rare species and…
The Amapiano Africa Summit aims to develop gifted…
The Amapiano Africa Summit is one of the key events aimed at highlighting and supporting the great talent present in the Amapiano music scene. Celebrated yearly at the Vodaworld Dome in Midrand, this conference has…
Search for Missing Aircraft Carrying Vice President of…
The search for an aircraft carrying Vice President Saulos Chilima and nine other passengers was started by the Malawian authorities. Belonging to the Malawi Defense Force, the aircraft left the city of Lilongwe at 9:17…
National Museum of African Art Honours Bruce Onobrakpeya’s…
Celebrating Bruce Onobrakpeya's Legacy National Museum of African Art Presenting "Bruce Onobrakpeya: The Mask and the Cross, an exhibition honoring the extraordinary career of Bruce Onobrakpeya, a key player in Nigerian modernism," the Smithsonian's National…
Maasai Community Visits the UK for Education and…
As part of a special cultural exchange arranged by the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC), members of the Maasai community lately exchanged the vast plains of Kenya for the picturesque banks of the…
Kugali and Disney: Iwájú Bringing African Stories to…
Walt Disney Animation Studios debuted Iwájú, the first Nigerian animated TV series on Disney+, in tandem with Kugali Media. With this joint venture, Disney marks their first long-form series and their first working with an…
Top 05 smallest african countries in terms of…
Divided in two by the equator, most of Africa lies in the tropical region, creating a highly varied climatic and geographical landscape. We noted in a previous article about Africa's largest countries by landmass that…
The Role of Philosophy in Africa’s Development
Philosophy may reveal facts and provide a solid foundation for growth, leading to coherent and rich civilizations. "Philosophy should be an energy; it should find its aim and effect in the amelioration of mankind," Victor…
Cairo’s Drum Festival commemorates global unity through percussion.
Every year the vivid International Festival for Drums and Traditional Arts brings Cairo's rich cultural fabric to life. Now in its eleventh run, this festival brings together about forty folkloric troupes from all around the…
Russia and Ukraine Exchange 150 POWs with UAE…
Russia and Ukraine have effectively traded 150 prisoners of war (POWs) with the assistance of United Arab Emirates (UAE) mediators in a major step towards peace among the continuous bloodshed. Announced by Russia's Defense Ministry…
BHP Group Pledges Money for South Africa Under…
Seeking backing for a £38.6 billion ($49.3 billion) offer to acquire Anglo American, which was founded in South Africa more than a century ago and remains one of the nation's largest employers, Australian mining behemoth…
Nigeria expanding its program for HPV vaccination against…
Originally included in the October last year standard immunization campaign, the HPV vaccination—developed to help prevent cervical cancer—was then rolled out to most Nigerian states on Monday. Health professionals participated in a campaign to alert…
Top richest African countries in 2024
The wealth of African countries serves as an economic engine, driving development and expansion across the continent. Through trade, investment, and infrastructure projects, their economic success can stimulate growth in neighbouring nations. However, it is…
UBA celebrates Africa Day in style and dedicates…
With great enthusiasm, Africa's Global Bank, the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, observed Africa Day this year. The bank's 20 African branches, including those in New York, the UK, France, and Dubai, celebrated the…
Refugees from South Sudanese origin in Uganda long…
Bidibadi, Uganda - Home to thousands of South Sudanese refugees, the Bidibidi refugee community in Uganda's West Nile area is seeing an explosion of hope and expectation. Many refugees are ready to go back home…
Breaking Barriers: Stand-Up Comedy Transforming Africa Women
Driven by women who are using humor as their weapon, a revolution is under development right in the middle of Africa. Traditionally a field dominated by men, stand-up comedy is seeing a boom of gifted…
Best universities in Africa 2024
Over the years, Africa's top universities have proven to be academically sound, with many learning innovations to address the current challenges facing humanity. These universities are recognised worldwide. Below is a list of universities that…
Important Contests and Challenges on the 2024 African…
Africa - There will be a full calendar of elections on the continent in 2024 with 19 nations scheduled to hold presidential or general elections. Closely regulated voting procedures and very competitive multiparty races are…
Endangered animals in South Africa
Here are some of South Africa's other endangered animals, as well as easy ways to contribute to their conservation. It's not a difficult task in South Africa, where we have so many inspiring creatures living…
