November 20, 2023
Africa: Reclaiming the Past, Defining the Future
This month, I visited the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, South Africa. It's a stunning arena that was built ahead of FIFA World Cup 2010 and named after an anti-apartheid… Read more »
November 13, 2023
South Africa: Iconic Esther Mahlangu BMW Art Car to Return Home After 32 Years
The world-renowned Esther Mahlangu BMW Art Car, which has not been in South Africa since its local reveal in 1991, is expected to return to its home soil next year, reports IOL. Read more »
November 11, 2023
South Africa: Sensational South African Musicians Tyla, Musa Nominated For Grammy Awards 2024
South African stars Tyla and Musa Keys have both been nominated in the Best African Music Performance category, for the Grammy Awards 2024, Eyewitness News reports. Read more »
November 09, 2023
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Army Regains Control of Lalibela World Heritage Site After Fano Withdrawal
The Ethiopian army has regained control of Lalibela, following a pull-out by a regional armed militants Fano on November 9, 2023 who had overrun much of the historic town on… Read more »
South Africa: Veteran Actor Dr John Kani Awarded Prestigious UK Honour
Veteran actor and playwright Dr John Kani has been bestowed with the prestigious Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his exceptional contribution to drama. The honour was… Read more »
October 27, 2023
Kenya: The Story Behind British Soldiers Decapitating Chief Samoei and New Demands for Skull's Return
As the world anticipates King Charles III's historic visit to Kenya on October 31, the Nandi community's quest for justice and reparation is reignited. They are demanding the… Read more »
October 20, 2023
South Africa: City of Johannesburg Apologises to Unpaid Debt Collectors - South African News Briefs - October 20, 2023
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October 04, 2023
South Africa: BET Hip-Hop Awards to Honour AKA with Global Visionary Award Posthumously
The 2023 "BET Hip Hop Awards" is set to commemorate the late Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes with the prestigious Global Visionary Award, recognizing his profound impact on the global Hip-Hop… Read more »
September 29, 2023
South Africa: DJ Black Coffee to Make History at Madison Square Garden in New York
Award-winning DJ and producer Nkosinathi Maphumulo, popularly known as Black Coffee, is set to make history on October 7, 2023, when he becomes the first South African act to… Read more »
September 27, 2023
Tanzania: Tanzanian Brothers Advance to America's Got Talent Grand Finals
Two Tanzanian performing artists, known as the Ramadhani Brothers, Fadhili, 26, and Ibrahim, 36, have advanced to the grand finals of the America's Got Talent (AGT) TV show. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Ranked 7th in the World for Organised Crime - South African News Briefs - September 27, 2023
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September 25, 2023
South Africa: Health Minister Ordered to Address R1.2 Billion Corruption Report - South African News Briefs - September 25, 2023
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September 22, 2023
South Africa: Burna Boy's Concert Cancelled After Alleged Ticket Scam
The African Giant's Burna Boy's Johannesburg concert has been cancelled, after a fraud case was uncovered. Read more »
September 20, 2023
Nigeria: No Dead Agenda - Burna Boy Responds to Critics After Concert Postponement
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy, 31, fired back at critics who said his concert that was to take place at FNB Stadium in Gauteng Province, South Africa, was postponed due… Read more »
September 11, 2023
South Africa: Johannesburg Councillor Demands Apology After Wrongful Arrest - South African News Briefs - September 11, 2023
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August 27, 2023
Africa: From the Congo to Capitol Hill: A Coming-of-Age Memoir by Stephen R. Weissman
A remarkable memoir of an American's intimate engagement with the Congo, one throwing new light upon America's political challenges today.from amazon.com Read more »
August 25, 2023
South Africa: eThekwini City Manager to Earn Almost as Much as Ramaphosa - South African News Briefs - August 25, 2023
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August 24, 2023
South Africa: Govt Plans Major Expansion of Electricity Grid - South African News Briefs - August 24, 2023
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August 16, 2023
Mali: Musician Salif Keïta Drops Transitional Council for Role in Mali Junta's Govt
The musician known as The Golden Voice of Africa, Salif Keita, is now a special advisor to the military junta's leader in Mali, AFP reports. Read more »
August 15, 2023
Algeria: Barbie Movie Banned in Algeria for 'Western Deviances'
Algeria has banned the movie, Barbie, after authorities say it "promotes homosexuality and other Western deviances" and that it "does not comply with Algeria's religious and… Read more »
August 09, 2023
Mali: Musician Salif Keïta Resigns From Transitional Parliament
Salif Keita, a well-known musician from Mali, has left the assembly that the military, which has been in charge since 2020, established to serve as a legislative body, APA News… Read more »
July 18, 2023
South Africa: Cape Town is World's Greatest City, Survey of Travellers Says - South African News Briefs - July 18, 2023
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July 07, 2023
Senegal: Khadija Seck, author – "Alima and the Magical Balafon will help children in the diaspora discover their country of origin."
It's the holidays, a good time to learn about our heritage! Khadija Seck wants to seize this opportunity to help children from the African diaspora get in touch with their… Read more »
July 04, 2023
South Africa: Teboho Mahlatsi's Death a Loss to South African Television
The South African arts and entertainment industry has been struck by another loss - filmmaker and producer Teboho Mahlatsi. Read more »
June 22, 2023
Africa: South Africa's 'Jabhim' Set to Take on the World at Global Street Fighter Tournament
Street Fighter, the venerated fighting game franchise, is adored and played by a community across the globe. The release of Street Fighter 6, the latest in the series, has… Read more »