April 16
Senegal: The Goethe-Institut Opens its New Building in Dakar
The Goethe-Institut's new building in Dakar champions sustainable architecture, made from the earth. Star architect Francis Kere has blended local materials with contemporary… Read more »
December 11, 2025
Kenya: Kenyan Woman Hugs Tree for 72 Hours, Breaks Own Record
Truphena Muthoni has set a Guinness World Record by hugging a tree for three straight days. Read more »
November 18, 2025
Nigeria: Nicki Minaj Claims Christians Persecuted in Nigeria at UN
The world famous rapper praised US President Donald Trump's position on the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Minaj's provocative style previously resulted in criticism… Read more »
November 12, 2025
Algeria: Algeria Pardons Writer Boualem Sansal After German Appeal
Following an appeal by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Algeria has agreed to pardon the French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal on humanitarian grounds. The novelist… Read more »
November 10, 2025
Nigeria: Nigeria Delays Opening of New Art Museum After Protests
The contested Museum of West African Arts in Benin City has postponed its preview week after protesters stormed a museum event. Read more »
November 06, 2025
Egypt: Nefertiti Bust Should Be Returned to Egypt, Historians Say
The opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum comes with renewed calls for the restitution of the famous Nefertiti bust, which has been in Berlin since 1913. Read more »
October 04, 2025
Egypt: Egypt Opens One of the Valley of the Kings' Largest Tombs
The tomb of Amenhotep III has been opened to the public after undergoing 20 years of renovation with support from the Japanese government and UNESCO. Read more »
September 27, 2025
Africa: How China Promotes Its Language and Culture in Africa
China has established language schools in almost every African country. Observers say that's part of a strategy to expand its economic influence across the continent. Read more »
July 03, 2025
Benin: Kidjo Makes Hollywood Walk of Fame History
Angelique Kidjo and Deepika Padukone are among several international celebrities recognized alongside American stars such as Miley Cyrus and Timothee Chalamet. Read more »
January 16, 2023
Ghana: Back to Roots - Why African-Americans Are Flocking to Ghana
African-Americans are returning to countries like Ghana more than 400 years after their ancestors left Africa as slaves. Many say they want either to reconnect to history, or… Read more »
