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…
Sudan crisis: Security forces move against protesters
Sudan's security forces have used force to try to break up a long-running sit-in outside the army headquarters in Khartoum, protesters say. Gunfire has been heard in the capital and casualties are reported. Sudan has…
Sudan’s protesters can help alleviate Yemen’s tragedy
As Sudan’s protesters ratchet up the pressure on the transitional military council to hand over power to civilian rule, they should also demand an end to their country’s role in the war in Yemen. Such…
Uganda Hosts Commonwealth Anti-Corruption Conference
Anti-corruption chiefs will convene in Kampala from 6th to 11th May 2019 to discuss ways of dealing with corruption, one of the major problems facing governments around the globe. The Inspectorate of Government will tomorrow…
‘Crazy’ Africa Invasion Plan Denied by Former British…
Former British secretary of state for defence Gavin Williamson has said that reports alleging he wanted to "invade Africa" by instigating military action in countries including Zimbabwe, Egypt, Nigeria and Kenya were leaked to discredit…
Does Africa Need New Infrastructure Funding Options?
Despite debt concerns, Ethiopia and other governments express support for the Belt and Road initiative and went to Beijing to negotiate for more Chinese financing, writes Silja Fröhlich for Deutsche Welle. African leaders attending a Road and Belt…
Bayern Munich Opens Soccer Academy in Ethiopia
The soccer school will accept 30-40 young athletes between the ages of 8-10, with their training costs covered by Bayern Munich, says the Ethiopian Football Federation's Esayas Jira. Photo: German Embassy Addis AbabaThe launch of Bayern…
