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August 17
Africa: Nigerian Teens Emerge World Tech Champions in the Us
Nigeria was jubilant recently when five Nigerian high-school girls were announced world champions at a tech competition in the US. Most importantly, this feat is sure to motivate… Read more »
Africa: Prof Loyiso Nongxa, First African Elected As VP of the International Mathematical Union
Professor Loyiso Nongxa continues to set records. He has become the first African mathematician to be elected as the Vice President of the International Mathematical Union (IMU).… Read more »
Somalia: Ilhan Omar Could Become the First Somali-American Elected to Congress
IIhan Omar gained international attention in 2016 when she became the first Somali-American to be elected to a state legislature. She has made history again by winning a Democratic… Read more »
August 16
Africa: Meet 20 Year-Old Amel Ajongo, South Sudan's 2nd Woman Pilot
Today we celebrate remarkable news from South Sudan. Meet Amel Ajongo Mawut, South Sudan's second female pilot at just 20 years old. We wish her all the best. Read more »
Kenya: Disregard for Wildlife Conservancy in South Africa and Kenya
To work effectively for conservation, regulatory interventions must evolve - as must the institutions that are tasked with protecting our wildlife. Instances of negligence and… Read more »
August 15
Africa: The Mainstreaming of Africa's Tree of Life
The mighty baobab tree is a significant African marker that generations have utilised for food, clothing, medicine and other useful products. The rest of the world is catching up… Read more »
August 14
Africa: Africa, Dancing to China's Beat Without Breaking From Its Past
Africa might not be changing its role in the world anytime soon if its young people are not at the centre of the continent's development agenda. While China plays a vital role in… Read more »
Tunisia: Tunisia's President to Unveil Equal Inheritance Law
President Beji Caid Essebsi is set to announce a Bill in favour of inheritance equality on Women's Day in Tunisia. This is seen as a liberal step in an Islamic nation where males… Read more »
South Africa: How Fears About Jobs Drive Anti-Migrant Sentiment in South Africa
A survey shows 70% of South Africans feel immigrants pose a threat to the country. Read more »
Africa: Southern Africa's Liberation Movements - Can They Abandon Old Bad Habits?
Southern Africa's liberation movements have been losing popularity and confronting a crisis of legitimacy. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Teenage Girls Dominate the World in Technovation World Pitch Summit
Technovation is the world's largest global tech entrepreneurship program for girls. This year, girls from Nigeria won the junior category of the competition for their app named… Read more »
August 13
Congo-Kinshasa: Kabila's Decision to Step Aside Won't Change the DRC's Power Dynamics
Emmanuel Shadary is President Joseph Kabila's preferred presidential candidate meaning that Kabila could remain in power if not in office. Read more »
August 09
Zimbabwe: No, Distributing Condoms in Prisons Does Not Promote Homosexuality
... And we need to stop reducing homosexuality to a mere sexual act, pleads Joyline Maenzanise. Read more »
August 08
Africa: Alibaba Founder Jack Ma to Launch 'Netpreneur Prize' in South Africa
Alibaba founder Jack Ma is in South Africa to launch a new initiative for African entrepreneurs. Called the 'Netpreneur Prize', the aim is to build a community of 100 young African… Read more »
Nigeria: Meet Doyinsola Ogunye - Nigeria's Young Radical Environmentalist
Today we celebrate Nigerian environmentalist, Doyinsola Ogunye who has made it her lifetime task to take care of the environment and teach young kids about their natural habitat. Read more »
Africa: Anna Diop's Racially Attacked Over Orange-Coloured Comic Book Role
'Too Black' to Play a Superhero: Senegalese-American Anna Diop is experiencing racist backlash from fans for her role as DC Comic's Starfire. Her response has been: "I am here to… Read more »
South Africa: Actor Atandwa Kani to Be the Voice for Mandela's Prison Letters
As part of the commemoration of the International Youth Day, we celebrate South African actor Atandwa Kani who will be the voice for Mandela's Prison Letters. Read more »
Senegal: Actress Anne Diop's Racially Attacked Over Orange-Coloured Comic Book Role
Senegalese-American Anne Diop is experiencing racist backlash from fans for her role as DC Comic's Starfire. Her response has been: "I am here to remind you that whatever ugly and… Read more »
August 07
Africa: African Women Wonders - Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi
Fraser-Moleketi was a militant youth trained in the ANC's uMkhonto we Sizwe armed wing before she morphed into a gender-equality activist. In her current position as chancellor of… Read more »
Senegal: African Women Wonders - Fatma Samba Diouf Samoura Is the Most Powerful Woman in International Sports
FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samba Diouf Samoura, ranked number one on the Forbes 2018 Most Powerful Women in International Sports list, is determined that, on her watch, the… Read more »
Tanzania: 10 Things You Need to Know About Emmanuel Amunike
Tanzania has hired former Barcelona winger Emmanuel Amunike as their new manager. Here are 10 interesting things you need to know about the new Taifa Stars coach. Read more »
August 06
South Africa: Tony Award-Winning South African Theatre Legend Winston Ntshona Has Died
Winston Ntshona, veteran South African actor, playwright, theatre pioneer and anti-apartheid activist, has passed away at the age of 76 Read more »
August 03
South Africa: Actress Shashi Naidoo Banned From Palestine for 10 Years
After calling Gaza a "shithole" and defending Israeli's use of force against the peaceful protest of Palestinians, South African model and actress Shashi Naidoo took time out to… Read more »
August 02
Sierra Leone: Sierra Leonean Journalist Isha Sesay Leaves CNN After 13 Years
After 13 years of working with CNN, Sierra Leonean journalist Isha Isatu Sesay has left. At a time when stories from the continent are under-reported Isha wants to focus more on… Read more »
July 31
Nigeria: Nigerian Author Teju Cole Gives Intimate Reading At Jazzhole
Nigerian author Teju Cole recently spoke about his work in a reading at Jazzhole, a bookshop in Lagos. Cole read an essay from Granta Magazine and took questions on his books… Read more »
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