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
South Africa: Ramaphosa Misled Parliament on Bosasa Donation - Mkhwebane
Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has said that President Cyril Ramaphosa deliberately deceived Parliament with regard to a R500,000 donation from Bosasa to fund his African… Read more »
Sudan: Demonstrators March to Honour 'Martyrs' of Protests
Sudanese police fired tear gas as demonstrators marched in the capital Khartoum towards a prominent square to honour dozens of people killed in the months-long protest movement, Al… Read more »
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
Africa: 2019 DELTAS Africa Scientific Conference - Interview of Dr Sam Kinuyanjui from Kenya
"There is still a huge amount of effort in trying to develop malaria vaccines." Read more »
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 »
Uganda: The Regime Wants Me Dead, Says Bobi Wine as He Prepares for 2021 Polls
The Ugandan musician and opposition lawmaker, Robert Kyagulanyi, known as Bobi Wine, has said that he will challenge longtime President Yoweri Museveni in the 2021 elections,… 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 »
Africa: Getting Back on Track to Knock Out HIV – Dr. Sani Aliyu
The pace of progress against HIV is slowing, says a report released 16 July by UNAIDS, the United Nations agency charged with" reducing new HIV infections, increasing access to… Read more »
July 16, 2019
South Africa: Legendary Musician Johnny Clegg Dies
South African music legend Johnny Clegg has died, aged 66. Clegg, described as one of the country's most celebrated sons, had been fighting pancreatic cancer since 2015. Read more »
Africa: 'A Love Letter to Africa' - Beyonce Speaks on Her Lion King Album
"I wanted to make sure we found the best talent from Africa, and not just use some of the sounds, and did my interpretation of it," Beyoncé Knowles-Carter told ABC News… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Goma Ebola Patient Dies
Officials in the DR Congo have confirmed that a pastor diagnosed with Ebola in Goma has died, appealing for calm as the epidemic reaches the city with a population of one million… Read more »
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 13, 2019
Somalia: Journalist Hodan Nalayeh Among Those Killed in Kismayo Hotel Blast
A suicide bomber rammed a vehicle loaded with explosives into the Asasey Hotel in the southern port town of Kismayo on Friday, before several heavily armed gunmen forced their way… Read more »
July 12, 2019
South Africa: Gangsters, The National Defence Force is Coming to a Township Near You!
Look, I don't know what it's like to live in a township. I have never experienced gunshots going off on a daily basis. I have never dodged bullets on my way to school, neither have… Read more »
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 »
Tanzania: 'Set Your Ovaries Free', Magufuli Tells Tanzania Women
Tanzania President John Magufuli has urged the country's women to "set your ovaries free" and have many more children so the economy can grow, Reuters reports. 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 11, 2019
South Africa: Cries of Melanin, Plus Size, Queer and Natural Hair as Miss South Africa Finalists Debut
After a gruelling selection process, 16 contestants battle it out because only one will walk away with the crown. 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 »
South Africa: Veteran Stage and Screen Star Nomhle Nkonyeni Dies
Veteran stage and screen actress Nomhle Nkonyeni has died at the age of 77. Read more »