On September 23, 2024, US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris received UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the White House. The visit was quite historic as it marked the…
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…
Chile backs South Africa’s genocide case against Israel…
Significantly geopolitally, Chilean President Gabriel Boric has said that his nation will back South Africa's legal lawsuit against Israel before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague. Presented under the UN Genocide Convention,…
China pledges to assist Zambia in restructuring its…
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday that China is closely following the developments of negotiations on Zambia's debt restructuring and will act to assist Zambia in handling pertinent problems. Mao underlined in…
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…
Voters in the Most Important Election Since Apartheid’s…
In an election considered the most significant in 30 years for their nation, South Africans started voting Wednesday in schools, community centers, and in big white tents set up in open fields. It could land…
Ancient Cultural Diversity in Central Africa Outwebs Agricultural…
Recent studies based on genetic, archeological, and paleoenvironmental evidence have occupied Central Africa with hunter-gatherer people for hundreds of thousands of years. But modern hunter-gatherers living in the Congo Basin speak languages they have recently…
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…
Strong fighting in the Darfur region of Sudan…
At least 123 people have died over more than two weeks of fierce combat between Sudan's military and the infamous paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over el-Fasher, a key city in the western Darfur area.…
Foreign Direct Investment from UAE into Africa sets…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) strengthened its position as a top investor in Africa in 2023, which resulted in an amazing $4.5 billion pledge for projects on clean energy. This latest rise emphasizes the UAE's…
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…
Partnering in AI Investment to Develop Talent and…
Dubai, Abu Dhabi - A cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) investment between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and France aims to produce semiconductors and nurture talent, therefore supporting the UAE's technological push. Through important industry…
South Africa approves the ICC arrest warrant request…
Pretoria, Republic of South Africa The International Criminal Court's (ICC) chief prosecutor Karim Khan's recent statement that he has asked for arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and…
Renowned Ghanaian author and feminist Ama Ata Aidoo…
Ghanaian Ama Ata Aidoo, one of Africa's most well-known writers and dramatists, passed away at the age of 81. Renowned feminist Aidoo wrote about and embraced African women's plight in pieces like Changes, Our Sister…
Ramaphosa passes full coverage health laws before election
A significant turning point in South Africa's healthcare reform efforts has been reached with the formal signing into law of a bill aimed at universal health coverage by President Cyril Ramaphosa. Speaking at the Union…
Egypt Joins South Africa in Genocide Case Against…
Significantly, Egypt has declared its official intention to join South Africa in the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) genocide complaint against Israel. South Africa started the complaint in January and claims that Israel's activities in…
Somalia unexpectedly requests that the UN terminate its…
The Foreign Minister wrote the Security Council a letter requesting the end of a UN political mission that has advised Somalia on peacebuilding, security reforms, and democracy for more than ten years. Three unidentified UN…
The UAE Investment Boom: A Stable Signal in…
In the context of a fall in foreign direct investment worldwide, this remarkable achievement emphasizes the UAE's ability to position itself as a safe haven for investors. The UAE garnered an astounding $23 billion in…
