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…
Nombulelo’s Grand Comeback!
ACTRESS Nombulelo Mhlongo is back on the small screens. This return comes after a break of almost two years, during which she spread her wings with music. The 31-year-old actress and musician from Pongola, KZN,…
Dubai princess launches ‘Divorce’ perfume just weeks after…
Dubai Princess Mahra Mohammed Rashed Al Maktoum, who recently announced her separation from her husband, has just launched a new fragrance line, which she has aptly titled ‘Divorce’. On her Instagram page ahead of the…
Torrential Rains Cause Deadly Floods in Morocco and…
Torrential rains hit normally arid mountains and deserts in North Africa over the weekend, causing devastating floods in both Morocco and Algeria that took over a dozen lives, destroyed homes, and badly affected key infrastructure.…
Apple iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro launch: Event…
A special ‘glowtime’ event will be held by Apple on 9 September, where the tech giant is expected to showcase its new iPhone 16 series, Apple Watch Series 10 and software updates. Read the schedule,…
More than 50 killed in Nigeria’s deadly fuel…
A tragic incident involving the explosion of a petrol tanker in Niger State, Nigeria has claimed the lives of over 50 and cattle in a head-on accident. Victims were given a mass funeral. On Sunday,…
Ethiopia warns strongly of growing tensions with Egypt…
Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed cautions against any invasion since tensions over territory disputes and the Nile dam project are rising between Egypt and Somalia. Emphasizing Ethiopia's historical fortitude in defending itself, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy…
The Filmhouse Group rewards creative excellence at FAME…
Filmhouse Group is one of the participants celebrating creativity, talent and innovation on the continent at FAME Week Africa 2024, currently taking place in Cape Town, South Africa. For Filmhouse Group, Fame Week Africa is…
Mpox Vaccine Arrives in Congo Amidst Worsening Outbreak…
On Thursday, the initial lot of 100,000 mpox vaccine doses arrived in the Congo capital of Kinshasa, just three weeks after the declaration that mpox outbreaks across 12 African nations were a global emergency. Western…
UAE’s Foreign Aid Exceeds $98 Billion, Changing Lives…
Having given approximately AED360 billion ($98.09 billion) in overseas aid since its inception in 1971 till mid-2024, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) remains a lighthouse of hope and kindness. Aiming to lower poverty, ease calamities,…
Daughter of Zuma to marry polygamous king ‘for…
South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma's 21-year-old daughter is marrying the King of Eswatini for love, a spokesman for Africa's last absolute monarchy has told the BBC. The engagement of Nomcebo Zuma to King Mswati…
A New Age of China-Africa Partnership: Xi Jinping…
At the 9th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced an ambitious strategy to lift the China-Africa relationship to new heights. Attracting about fifty African leaders, Xi said that connections…
Great African Queens In History
In the ancient world, Africa was home to some of the world's greatest rulers. These included queens who ruled their kingdoms with precision and power. The impact of their leadership has left an indelible mark…
Egyptian President El-Sisi Visits Turkey Historically to Strengthen…
On Wednesday, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi started an official trip to Turkey, therefore signifying a turning point in the relations between the two regional heavyweights. The first visit by an Egyptian president to Turkey…
DRC Prison Break Tragedy: 129 Makala Prison Escape…
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have verified that at least 129 inmates perished trying to flee the central Makala jail in the capital, Kinshasa. Monday marked the sad event amid a…
Dubai Humanitarian Airlift provides urgently needed relief supplies…
Under the direction of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Humanitarian (DXB-H) has effectively enabled the delivery of urgently needed relief goods to N'djamena,…
Instant payments : Fast approval and payment times…
Sub-Saharan Africa's credit services provider, Unifi, enables its customers to apply for short-term personal loans and have the money in the bank within minutes. This incredible speed puts Unifi way ahead of similar products in…
Joining the 2024 FOCAC Summit in Beijing, South…
Arriving in Beijing early Monday morning, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was slated to attend the 9th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit on September 4th and 5th, 2024. Hosted by China, this important diplomatic…
In Northern Sudan, catastrophic floods claim many lives…
Over the past two days, floodwaters have inundated many towns and villages in northern Sudan, killing scores of people and destroying hundreds of homes. The extreme floods has exacerbated the humanitarian crises already afflicting a…
