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Top 10 Guinness records held by Africans

With everything from the longest distance walked on fire to the largest gathering of people dressed as Nelson Mandela, Africans have achieved incredible feats that have earned them a place in Guinness World Records. In…

unrest over finance bill sparks violence in kenya

Unrest Over Finance Bill Sparks Violence in Kenya

Following the vote on a controversial finance measure, violence broke out all over Kenya causing notable casualties and property damage. While President William Ruto visited the country pledging to make use of all available resources…

the symbolism of flowers in black culture

The Symbolism of Flowers in Black Culture

Black culture is a complex tapestry of art, music, and history spanning the vivid rhythms of jazz to the bold designs of traditional African fabrics. Representing resilience, power, and beauty, flowers have been rather important…

kenyan police

Kenyan police dispatched troops to Haiti in response…

On Monday, hundreds of Kenyan police officers embarked on a global mission to combat strong gangs that have escalated fatal violence this year in Haiti. Not without controversy, the deployment represents Kenya's major contribution to…

the uae pledges $25 million to the wfp for emergency food aid in south sudan and sudan

The UAE pledges $25 million to the WFP…

The United Arab Emirates has inked a contract with the UN World Food Program (WFP) to provide $25 million in emergency food aid to people impacted by the situation in Sudan and South Sudan, Emirates…

at the museum of fine arts boston akan gold shines

At the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Akan…

British ambassador Thomas Bowdich was one of the first Europeans to explore Africa's Gold Coast. In 1817, Bowdich was shocked to see a gold-jeweled chieftain in Kumasi, Ghana. He stated, “One wrist is so heavily…

kagame is ready for conflict with the drc in light of growing tensions and election preparations

Kagame is ready for conflict with the DRC…

In an exclusive interview with France 24, Rwandan President Paul Kagame declared, "They are ready to fight and are not afraid of anything," indicating Rwanda's readiness to go to war with the Democratic Republic of…

spotify celebrates 10 years of amapiano

Spotify celebrates 10 years of amapiano

website looks at the global growth of the South African genre and its impact on the music industry. It is complemented by an amapiano hub on the platform, offering playlists and podcasts describing the origins,…

world leaders commit 1 2 billion for african vaccine production

World Leaders Commit $1.2 Billion for African Vaccine…

To boost vaccination rates in Africa, world leaders, health groups, and pharmaceutical firms have committed $1.2 billion. Announcement of this important dedication came from the Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation hosted in Paris…

at chad military ammunition depot kill nine injures many more

At Chad Military Ammunition Depot Kill Nine, Injures…

Nine persons were killed and forty-six were injured when a terrible fire started a sequence of explosions at a military ammunition storage in N'Djamena, Chad's capital. Late Tuesday in the Goudji area, the occurrence set…

uaes humanitarian role in sudan recognized by un

UAE’s Humanitarian Role in Sudan Recognized by UN

Of its $100 million pledge announced at the Paris International Humanitarian Conference for Sudan and Neighbouring Countries in April 2024, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has set aside $70 million. This major contribution emphasizes UAE's…

top 10 most expensive african cities for 2024

Top 10 most expensive African cities for 2024

As African urbanisation accelerates, the rise of expensive cities poses huge challenges for the continent's people, legislators and economic progress. Though urbanisation is generally a good thing - cities like Lagos, Johannesburg, Nairobi and Cape…