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 Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), said in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos that cinema lovers would enjoy discounted […]
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh International Organization, said that Egypt’s economy is set to become the sixth strongest in the world by the year 2030, during an interview with Russia Today (RT) on Thursday, February 20. Highlighting a US study, Ghazaleh pointed out that Egypt will follow close behind the globe’s major economies in 2030, such as China, […]
A combined research paper published by a leading team of European and American scientists has analysed the countries most at rist of coronavirus across Africa. Sadly, South Africa ranks pretty highly. The paper – published by Lancet – assesses each country’s vulnerability based on State Party Self-Assessment Annual Reporting, otherwise known as a “SPAR” indicator. […]
United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is visiting Senegal, Angola and Ethiopia on his maiden African trip. He is also the first U.S. Cabinet official to visit in more than 18 months. He left Senegal Sunday to go to Angola and after that will travel to Ethiopia as the Trump administration tries to counter […]
West African Health Ministers met in Bamako on Friday to discuss the threat of the coronavirus to their countries. They agreed to strengthen cooperation and to increase vigilance and surveillance at entry ports. Michel Hamala Sidibé, Minister of Health and Social Affairs of Mali said the meeting had been successful and countries have bolstered resolve […]
Ethiopia’s Hamar tribe (also known as the Hamer tribe), made up mostly of pastoralists who respect and treasure their cattle, have a rather athletic initiation ritual. Forget cow tipping – this tradition is all about the art of bull jumping. Bull jumping is a three-day rite of passage that all boys must partake in, and […]
Location: Central Africa Rwanda has undergone a radical transformation since its devastating 1994 genocide, with increased political stabilization, dramatic infrastructure improvements and impressive economic growth fueled by a burgeoning ecotourism industry. At its heart are the Virunga Mountains, whose majestic summits tower from 10,049 to 14,787 feet: It’s easy to see why the country is […]
The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon earned a point against Ghana in their second game of the AFCON tournament on Saturday after both teams played 0-0. Cameroun had some decent chances but the Indomitable Lions were unable to score from the couples of attempt they had. Ghana made an unplanned substitute after Christian Atsu was replaced […]
Location: East Africa Madagascar is a country with some of the best nature reserves and adventure anyone has ever experienced. However, traveling Madagascar independently is not for the faint hearted, especially if it’s your first time in Africa! Foreign explorers travel mostly around the south and western parts of the island, covering locations like Baobab […]
Mozambique is one of the most amazing off-the-beaten-path countries I’ve visited. With very little info online to go on when I initially went, I was a bit scared to go it alone, but I found a country with gorgeous coastline, friendly people, and amazing food. Head to Tofo for surfing, swimming with Manta Rays and […]
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 been governed by a Transitional Military Council (TMC) since President Omar al-Bashir was overthrown in a coup in April. Protesters […]
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 a call is closely tied to the Sudanese protesters’ broader demands for an end to socio-economic inequality and to dictatorship. […]
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 (Sunday) host the 9th Commonwealth Africa Anti- Corruption Centre (CAACC) or the Centre as it is commonly known. The Inspector […]
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 him. TAGS: AfricaEast AfricaEgyptEurope and AfricaExternal RelationsGovernanceKenyaNigeriaNorth AfricaWest AfricaZimbabwe
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 forum in China are looking for new funding and to renegotiate existing debts. China already invests widely in African infrastructure. […]
