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…
Kenya’s Deputy President facing an Impending Impeachment Motion
Rigathi Gachagua, 59 year old Kenyan Deputy President has been alleged for promoting ethnic divisions, subverting President William Ruto, his connections to the recent anti-government protests, encouraging discord within the political landscape, and ruining the…
UAE Invests $30 million to Support Ghana’s Biodiversity…
In an effort to combat the climate crisis worldwide, the United Arab Emirates has united with Ghana to commit $30 million to biodiversity projects, reforestation, and agroecology. This joint initiative was announced on 29 September…
Algeria to Donate MiG-29 Fighter Jets to Strengthen…
In a strategic maneuver to firm up regional defense cooperation, Algeria is reportedly set to donate its surplus MiG-29 fighter jets to the Sudanese Air Force. The jets were originally supplied by Russia and will…
Lupita Nyong’o wants to show Africa through her…
Lupita Nyong'o has brought African characters - both fictional and real - to life in memorable ways throughout her career, both on screen and on stage. Playing Nakia in Black Panther, Nakku Harriet in Queen…
Burkina Faso Foils Destabilization Plot Involving Civilians and…
This was according to a statement by Security Minister Mahamadou Sana, as he announced on the country's national television that Burkina Faso's government had managed to thwart an entrenched plot against the stability of the…
South Africa Calls for Peaceful Solution on the…
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has called on the United Nations General Assembly for an "immediate and peaceful" resolution of the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The South African leader addressed world leaders at the…
The US will donate one million doses of…
On Tuesday, US President Joe Biden will announce the donation of one million doses of anti-smallpox vaccine and at least 500 million dollars to African countries to help them deal with the epidemic, according to…
ALPS Group joint statement on progress in resolving…
A virtual meeting of the ALPS Group took place on 19 September to continue its weekly coordination on expanding emergency humanitarian access across Sudan, including advocating for humanitarian pauses in times of critical need, and…
UAE Extends Humanitarian Aid in Sudan to Alleviate…
The UAE, seeing the protracted conflict that has laid Sudan to ruins, has given increased humanitarian assistance towards its people. It was after the outbreaks in April 2023 that the UAE entered extensive relief operations…
Somalia Strengthens National Security with Counter-IED Training Initiative
In the pursuance of self-reliance and sustainability of national security by Somalia, IEDs remain a nagging problem. From the community level to national forces, attacks from such explosives have left an average of about 600…
Ali Bongo Ondimba Announces Retirement from Politics, Calls…
The former President of Gabon, Ali Bongo Ondimba, overthrown last August by a coup, has just made an important declaration in an open letter to the Gabonese people. The letter contained his final retirement from…
UN Condemns Extension of South Sudan’s Transition to…
In a development quite contrary to expectation, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan has welcomed the extension of South Sudan's transitional period until February 2027. The head of UNMISS, Nicholas Haysom, had expressed his…
Pan-African AI Conference Explores Artificial Intelligence Future for…
The 2024 Pan-African AI Conference, cohosted by the United States, has brought together politicians, legislators, and businesspeople from all over Africa and beyond into a bustling tech center in Lagos, Nigeria. This is where debates…
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,…
