Copenhagen is perhaps the global star in Denmark, yet the beauty of the country lies much further. Those who seek the real culture, bustling food cultures, and relaxed city living will have lots to do in other places. Denmark has a selection of different destinations that are full of character, in the old port towns […]
On Wednesday at 6 PM in Morocco, Egypt and Senegal will play a very important football game. It’s the semifinal of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The winner will go to the final. Egypt is the most successful team in this tournament’s history. They have won it seven times before. Their best player is […]
On most evenings, Godwin Mumbere and his fellow students at Lhubirira Secondary School in Mpondwe, which is located on Uganda’s western border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, quietly study and sing together before turning off the lights at 10:00 p.m. and climbing into their bunk beds. An unknown number of attackers, who are […]
Bluesky, a tech startup with the aim of developing a decentralized social network protocol and an associated social networking service, backed by Jack Dorsey, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Square and a co-founder and former CEO of Twitter, has introduced some proposals for new moderation and safety tooling. The tech startup, which is Twitter’s […]
The NBA picks talented players from diverse backgrounds to present at the biggest basketball stage. The NBA has selected 2 African players from Nigeria & Senegal. In the 2023 NBA draft, the San Antonio Spurs had the first pick and selected Victor Wembanyama, an incredibly talented player from France. However, it wasn’t until the second […]
On Saturday, citizens of Sierra Leone are heading to the polls to vote in hotly contested presidential and legislative elections. These elections take place in the midst of worldwide pleas for peace and a crisis in the cost of living that helped spark violent riots last year. The West African nation’s economy, which had never […]
A formal complaint consisting of 170 pages has been submitted against the President of Senegal, Macky Sall. His primary opponent, Ousmane Sonko, has submitted a criminal complaint in France alleging that the defendant committed “crimes against humanity” between the months of March 2021 and June 2023. During a news conference on Thursday (June 22), Sonko’s […]
In a thrilling match during the CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers (AFCON), Burundi emerged victorious over Namibia, securing their place in the final against Cameroon. The match, which took place on Matchday 5 in Group C, ended with a 3-2 scoreline in favor of Burundi. The game started with an early goal from Burundi’s […]
On Sunday, June 18, at 6:00 p.m. UTC, polling booths in Bamako, Mali, closed so that election officials could begin tallying the votes. Voting on a new constitution had taken place throughout the day among the populace. The revised draft of the constitution includes a number of significant modifications, the most significant of which are […]
At least 41 people, including 38 students, one guard, and two members of the local community, have been killed in a deadly attack on Lhubiriha Secondary School in the border town of Mpondwe in Uganda, a country in East Africa. According to police, militants linked to Islamic State reportedly shot those people outside the school. […]
Paris’ largest tech show, Vivatech, has commenced in France for the seventh consecutive year. Over 2,500 exhibitors are set to showcase their latest innovations from June 14th to 17th. The event is aimed at transforming tomorrow’s world. Vivatech has emerged as a significant event for numerous African startups that have attended the event. Ivorian Minister […]
Cyril Ramaphosa, a South African businessman and the President of South Africa, arrived in Ukraine, a country in Eastern Europe, on Friday, as part of an African peace mission. The South African presidency said on Twitter that the South African president would meet Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelenskyy, on Friday. Reportedly, the South African president […]
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi is making good progress in his recovery from a knee injury and remains on track to be fit for the team’s Rugby World Cup defense. However, the outlook is less optimistic for utility back Frans Steyn. Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber provided an update on the players’ injuries during a press briefing […]
According to a note that was released on Monday evening by the State Department, the United States has modified its travel advice for Uganda following the promulgation in May of the “Anti-Homosexuality Law 2023“, which is considered to be one of the most repressive laws in the world. The legislation imposes severe punishments on anyone […]
An assistance organisation that is based in the United States stated that roughly $900,000 was taken from its programmes in the Congo by personnel of the organisation who colluded with others from outside the organisation. GiveDirectly has stated that it has learned that members of its Congo team collaborated with individuals from outside the organisation […]
Wrestling legend The Iron Sheik, whose real name was Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri, has passed away at the age of 81. The news was confirmed by the WWE, where The Iron Sheik had a successful career and became a popular figure in the 1980s. The cause of his death and the location were not disclosed, […]
Popular Nollywood actor and rapper, Harry Anyanwu, has caused a stir on social media with a video showcasing his impressive dance moves. The 63-year-old veteran actor was seen in the viral video displaying his agility and physical fitness as he danced energetically to the trending song ‘Ojapiano’ by KCee. In the footage, Harry wore jeans […]
On Tuesday, June 6, the head of South Africa extended a warm greeting to his Portuguese colleague. Cyril Ramaphosa provided information regarding the meeting that he had the day before with the leaders of state from Zambia, Senegal, and the Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and Egypt during a press conference. According to the South […]
Premier Group, a South African food producer, has announced a significant increase in annual profit, with a near 40% jump despite challenges such as rising commodity prices and inflation. The company reported a headline earnings per share of 634 cents for the year ending March 31, compared to 453 cents the previous year. The food […]
According to data provided by the government, the number of people who have been forced to leave their homes as a result of violence in Burkina Faso has increased by more than 2,000% since 2019. This places Burkina Faso among the countries with one of the most rapidly expanding populations of people who have been […]