Malawi: In Malawi, a Budding Musician Defies Old Age, Discrimination

A 72-year-old woman has shot to music stardom in Malawi, challenging societal norms in a country where elderly people are often abused, tortured or even killed over false… Read more »

Kenya: China Book Corner Set Up At Kenya Workers Training Institution

Chinese authorities are setting up a China book corner in Kenya's state training institutions, to provide Chinese literature, language resources and insights for scholars and… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Gen Zs Combat Lingering Hate Speech

Hate speech fueled Rwanda's tragic 1994 genocide against the Tutsis, resulting in the loss of around 800,000 people. Today, a new generation - including some very determined… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Renowned Zimbabwean Author Receives Africa Freedom Prize

Zimbabwean author Tsitsi Dangarembga received the Africa Freedom Prize in Johannesburg on Thursday, which is awarded to individuals who "have shown remarkable courage and… Read more »

Sudan: Sudanese Artists Work to Heal From Trauma of War

The chaos of war surrounds the women in Sudanese artist Abubakr Moaz's paintings. Read more »

Somalia: Former Somali Refugee Turns Reclaimed Life Jackets Into Fashion

World Refugee Day, which falls each year on June 20, celebrates the strength, perseverance, and courage of millions of people, who flee from their home country to escape conflict… Read more »

Cameroon: Communication Council Prohibits LGBTI Scenes On TV

Cameroon has prohibited the broadcast of television programs that it says propagate homosexuality in the central African state. Read more »

Cameroon: Cameroonian Singers Embark On Caravan for Peace

In Cameroon, hundreds of singers are using their voices to call for a cease-fire between the military and separatist forces in restive western regions. The conflict has killed… Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan Cartoonist Highlights Poor Health Care Via Social Media

A popular cartoonist in Uganda has launched a social media campaign to highlight the poor state of the country's health care system. #UgandaHealthExhibition on Twitter is telling… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopian Youth Festival Begins Months After Peace Deal

A U.S.-sponsored youth festival opened Saturday in Ethiopia with the theme "Be Inspired, Own Your Future." The two-day festival is being held just months after a bloody two-year… Read more »

Africa: First-Ever Africa Vegan Restaurant Week Held On the Continent

Animal products such as beef, fish, poultry and dairy are heavily featured in many traditional African dishes. Some environmental and animal welfare advocates are hoping to change… Read more »

Benin: Meet Benin's Real-Life 'Woman King'

"The Woman King" is a rare example of an African story told in the form of a Hollywood historical epic. Around the world, it has won praise for its acting, directing, and themes of… Read more »