July 29, 2019
Ghana: Accra Welcomes High-Level U.S. Congressional Delegation
A Congressional delegation led by the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, has arrived in Ghana. Read more »
July 24, 2019
Africa: How to Move Towards a More Peaceful Nigeria
Fatima Madaki is a young peacebuilder working with Search for Common Ground Nigeria, a non-governmental organization which focuses on peacebuilding in communities where citizens… Read more »
July 25, 2019
Nigeria: Nigerians Can Now Get Google Directions in a Local Accent
We all know Nigerians are proud of their unique accent. Read more »
July 23, 2019
Africa: Showmax Hits Nigerian Homes
It seems like Netflix will continue its fight for dominance with Showmax, as the latter launches in Nigeria. Read more »
July 20, 2019
Nigeria: Heroic Imam Speaks on Peace and Diversity
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo have thanked a Muslim cleric whose heroism earned him the International Religious Freedom… Read more »
July 19, 2019
Africa: Malaria Vaccine Not Just a Dream - Dr. Aminatou Kone
An African scientific conference this week was "a platform for this young generation to express their views about how they perceive the future of science in Africa. We will leave… Read more »
July 17, 2019
Nigeria: Ed Sheeran Plans Jollof Rice Adventure
It seems like multiple award-winning British singer Ed Sheeran has added Nigeria to his bucket list - all because of jollof rice. Read more »
Nigeria: 'So Wizkid is a Woman Beater?'
As the world is busy celebrating Wizkid's birthday, his former manager and mother of his third child, Jada Pollock, has accused him of domestic violence. Read more »
July 16, 2019
Nigeria: Let's Celebrate Wizkid As He Clocks 29!
One of the most influential Africans musician Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, best known as Wizkid, turns 29. Do you feel old yet? Read more »
July 14, 2019
Africa: Nigeria's Super Eagles Bow Out as Algeria Goes Through to AFCON Final
Nigeria's Super Eagles lost 2-1 to Algeria's Desert Foxes. They will now meet Senegal's Lions of Teranga in the AFCON 2019 final on July 19 in the Cairo Stadium, while the battle… Read more »
Africa: Thrills, Spills, Own Goal Sees Senegal Sink Tunisia's Dream at AFCON 2019
Senegal's Lions of Teranga and Tunisia's Eagles of Carthage played a scintillating game of football worthy of a semi-final match where fans endured some tense moments as their… Read more »
July 12, 2019
Africa: How My Life of Violence Led to Peacebuilding - Achaleke
AllAfrica speaks with Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassadors Network-Africa Coordinator, Christan Achaleke, from Cameroon. Achaleke is a youth civil society activist and peace… Read more »
Nigeria: Chris Brown, Davido's New Song Blow My Mind
U.S. singer Chris Brown has released a new song, Blow My Mind, featuring Nigerian musician Davido. Read more »
Africa: Dramatic Penalty Shoot-Out Sees Algeria Through to AFCON Semis
Algeria claimed a 4-3 penalty shoot-out victory over Ivory Coast to secure a spot in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals, Soccer Laduma reports. Read more »
July 10, 2019
Africa: Beyonce Works with South African Producer on Lion King Soundtrack
The sky is the limit for South African composer and producer Lebo M. Read more »
Africa: How The Teachings of Nobel Peace Prize Laureates Inspire Ghana's Youth
Wisdom Addo from Ghana is the Executive Director for West Africa Centre for Peace Foundation. Addo has over 7 years of experience working with young people in schools and… Read more »
Africa: Continent's Potential Can Be Realised Through Technology
With 200 million people aged between 15 and 24, Africa has the largest population of young people in the world. Yet there are not even close to enough jobs for this quickly growing… Read more »
July 05, 2019
Cameroon: President Biya's Bodyguards Guilty of Attacking Swiss Reporter
Six members, five men and a woman, of President Paul Biya's security team were arrested in Geneva for an alleged assault on a journalist who was covering a demonstration by… Read more »
July 04, 2019
Morocco/Benin: Will Atlas Lions Maul Squirrels for AFCON Quarters Spot?
The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) knockout rounds begin on July 5th, with Africa's major sides vying for a place in the quarter-finals. Read more »
June 28, 2019
Nigeria: Stefflon Don Breaks Down How She Bagged Boyfriend Burna Boy
UK rapper Stefflon Don has spoken on how she met her Nigerian boyfriend Burna Boy. Read more »
June 27, 2019
Africa: One Small Step for Fair Trade
The announcement last week by the governments of Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana to suspend forward sales of cocoa beans for 2020/21 until further notice and to demand the… Read more »
June 24, 2019
Nigeria: Burna Boy Wins 2019 BET Best International Act
The popular singer-songwriter Burna Boy has been announced the winner of the Best International act category at the 2019 edition of BET Awards. Read more »
June 14, 2019
Africa: On the Day of the African Child, Fight for the Rights of Our Girls
On this year's Day of the African Child on June 16, heads of state, ministers, religious leaders, community leaders, survivors' networks and campaigners will come together for the… Read more »
Africa: African Takes Toronto Raptors to Historic NBA Victory
The Toronto Raptors have made history by winning the first NBA championship in their 24-year history, beating the Golden State Warriors, 114-110, in Game 6 of the finals on… Read more »
June 12, 2019
Nigeria: Our Girls Need You!
Five years ago, in April 2014, the world gaped in horror at the news that Boko Haram insurgents had swarmed out of the Sambisa Forest in northeastern Nigeria's Borno State to… Read more »
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