The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), the country’s premier Film Trade Association Body, has announced good news for cinema lovers on the occasion of the International Cinema Day. Opeyemi Ajayi, the chairman of the…
US Freezes Aid to South Africa Amid Rising…
The US State Department has ordered an immediate pause on most foreign aid to South Africa. President Trump signed Executive Order 14204. A cable signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio directs all State Department…
Obesity Epidemic Threatens Sub-Saharan Africa
Recently, The Lancet published research showing how sub-Saharan Africa faces a rising obesity threat with predicted body weight problems increasing by 254.8% from 2025 to 2050. Researchers started from 204 countries to discover how health…
Nothing phones: Smartphone startup applauded for doing something…
British smartphone startup Nothing is here to break the chain of sameness in the mobile industry. The company on Tuesday debuted a handset it hopes can shake the market and turn into the next big…
Multiple countries join UAE in calling for a…
The UAE has called for a humanitarian ceasefire in Sudan during the holy month of Ramadan. The appeal came as regional leaders met in Ethiopia on February 14 to discuss the conflict that has been…
Xiaomi’s SU7 Ultra Electric Car: Know Details
The latest SU7 Ultra electric vehicle emerges from Chinese phone manufacturer Xiaomi at a high speed. This car achieves 0 to 60 mph acceleration in less time than Tesla offers in its fastest model. Customers…
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Visits Somalia’s capital…
On August 3, 2023, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud welcomed Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed for official diplomatic talks. The senior officials held their meeting because Ethiopia and Somalia made peace after their major conflict…
Sudan plane crash in residential area kills at…
Later on Tuesday, a Russian-built Sudanese military plane crashed in a residential neighbourhood in Omdurman, killing at least 46 people and injuring 10 others. The incident is making global headlines. The exact cause of the…
Japan deepens support for health and border management…
Japan has contributed $1.5 million to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) to implement an urgently needed response to the Sudan humanitarian crisis - supporting emergency health and border management in the country. Sudan is…
Micro-retirement has turned into the next trending thing
Gen Z are shifting their priorities, no longer choosing retirement as the time to start enjoying life but taking intentional breaks. Micro-retirement has turned into the next big thing as the younger generation chooses this…
Sudan crisis: Paramilitary RSF and allies sign charter…
Nearly a couple of years into a brutal conflict, Sudan is seeing an "unprecedented" humanitarian crisis. Half of the population is facing acute hunger. The fighting has already killed more than 20,000 people and displaced…
Afghanistan vs South Africa: Champions Trophy 2025 –…
South Africa begins its ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign today (February 21) against Afghanistan, who are making their tournament debut. The match will take place at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi, Pakistan. Head-to-Head Record…
Kenya tourism sector up for record profits this…
Tourism Minister Rebecca Miano recently highlighted that Kenya tourism sector earnings are expected to jump to 650 billion shillings ($5 billion) this year - compared to the 452.2 billion shillings recorded last year. Miano noted…
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Outbreak in South…
On February 18th 2025, South Africa's health authorities were alarmed about the outbreak of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD). More than 160 new infection cases have been reported within the same province on a…
Escalating Conflict: M23 Rebels Move Closer to Eastern…
The M23 rebels of Eastern Congo assisted by Rwandan forces have pushed deep to the capture of Bukavu in the recent escalating conflict. In January, M23 captured frontline cities namely Goma adding tension to the…
Mauritius: Africa’s Most Overcrowded Paradise Faces Surging Tourist…
Tourists continue to pour into Mauritius which stands as an island-nation admired for its beautiful beaches and green scenery. Tourism brings visitors from around the world to this paradise but Mauritius now ranks first in…
The Sudanese Army’s Role in Empowering the Islamic…
The last few years have seen significant enhancement of the Sudanese Armed Forces by Islamic movements including the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood inside Sudanese territory. This strategic alignment allowed the incorporation of Islamic principles in governance,…
Hyundai Motor Group Launches £1.5M African Scholarship Program…
Hyundai Motor Group offers students a broad scholarship opportunity through a partnership with SOAS University of London. Hyundai Motor Group established a scholarship program on February 10, 2025, when they signed the agreement at the…
Africa’s Growing Presence at the World Governments Summit…
The African leaders, policymakers and industry professionals will be attending the upcoming World Governments Summit (WGS) 2025. It will be held in Dubai from February 11th to 13th. Musalia Mudavadi who is a Prime Minister…
