Africa: 10 Irresistible African Gems to Celebrate Valentine's Day

Today, the flowers, chocolates and cakes have been delivered, restaurants booked, wines ordered. Who knows what other gifts to surprise the loved ones await the lucky ones. Read more »

South Africa: Dr Esther Mahlangu Works Her Magic On A Rolls-Royce

South Africa's celebrated creative artist, Dr Esther Mahlangu will unveil the 'Mahlangu' Rolls-Royce Phantom at The Melrose Gallery at One&Only Cape Town. The immensely… Read more »

South Africa: South African Musical Icon, Ladysmith Black Mambazo Founder Joseph Shabalala Dies

South Africa has lost an icon with the death of traditional Zulu music superstar Joseph Shabalala, the founder and director of choral group Ladysmith Black Mambazo, which won five… Read more »

South Africa: Google Pays Tribute to Nkosi Johnson

Google has honoured the late South African child AIDS activist Nkosi Johnson with a Google doodle. Read more »

Tunisia: Ons Jabeur Is the First Arab Woman to Reach a Grand Slam Quarter-Final

25-year-old Tunisian Ons Jabeur, the highest-ranked Arab woman in tennis history, knocked out China's Wang Qiang to become the first Arab woman to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Heavyweight Boxer David Adeleye Makes Professional Debut

The heavyweight boxing division continues to grow, becoming even more competitive. With a new generation of young British boxers coming fast behind the likes of Anthony Joshua,… Read more »

Mozambique: Mozambique Ordains Its First Women Anglican Clergy

Joana Chilengue, Lina Maria dos Santos and Fatucha Rosemary are the first Anglican women clergy to be ordained in Mozambique. The presiding Bishop said the ordination of the three… Read more »

Africa: South Sudanese Teens Develop Ocean Cleaning Robot in Stem Challenge

The 2019 FIRST Global Challenge brought attention to the troubling amount of pollutants that find their way into the world's oceans. Participating teams learned about real-world… Read more »

Namibia: The Young Women Duo Redefining Laboratory Science

Loide Uushona and Pendapala Shiyuka are co-founders of Namibia's youngest owned Medical laboratory. The young women are pushing to create innovative solutions in a field that has… Read more »

Kenya: Writer Troy Onyango Launches Lolwe, a New Literary Magazine

A new literary magazine, Lolwe, founded by Kenyan writer Troy Onyango was launched on the 23rd of January 2020. Onyango has received support from writers on the continent including… Read more »

Africa: Rwanda Considers Waiving Visa Fees for African and Commonwealth Visitors

Rwanda is considering scrapping visa fees for citizens of African Union member states, Commonwealth, and La Francophonie member countries. President Paul Kagame made the… Read more »

Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone's Steps to End Female Genital Mutilation

United Nations Women reported that traditional cutters in Sierra Leone have pledged to abandon and advocate against FGM which is still not illegal in the country. This added… Read more »

Nigeria: Investigative Journalist Exposes State Country's Oldest Psychiatric Hospital

A Nigerian investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo has exposed the corruption and decrepit state of the country's oldest psychiatric hospital, Yaba Nero-Psychiatric Hospital. Read more »

Africa: Developing a Work Attitude for Africa - the 'Why' and the 'How' in Context of Climate Change

Africa faces a myriad of social, political and economic challenges, which need urgent and concerted efforts to address. While the urgency for remedial steps is unquestionable, most… Read more »

Togo: As Togo Goes to the Polls in February, Will Change Come?

On February 22, the people of Togo will go to the polls. There have been protests against the rule of Faure Gnassingbé who took over power from his father in 2005. A… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Meet O'plerou Grebet, Creator of Culturally Relevant West African Emojis

Over the past two years, Ivorian student O'Plerou Grebet has designed over 350 emojis that celebrate African culture, history and contemporary life. He incorporated all his emojis… Read more »

Uganda: Dr. Stella Nyanzi Wins 2020 Oxfam Novib/Pen International Award

Ugandan academic and activist Dr. Stella Nyanzi currently incarcerated at Luzira Prison serving an 18-month sentence for 'cyber harassment' has won the 2020 Oxfam Novib/PEN… Read more »

West Africa: Region's Coast Rises as World's Most Dangerous Piracy Zone

The West African coast specially the Gulf of Guinea has become the most dangerous piracy zone. It accounted for more than 90% of global crew member kidnappings last year according… Read more »

Africa: Why Decreasing Emissions Further Isn't Continent's Solution to Climate Threat

Africa contributes less than 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions which is why many feel the fight against climate change is the responsibility of the first world. UNEP however… Read more »

Senegal: Akon Finalises Agreement to Develop 'Akon City'

Senegalese musician and entrepreneur Akon signed an agreement to have his own city with the aim of also promoting tourism in Senegal. Akon City will make use of the cryptocurrency… Read more »

Africa: The Dark Continent - Does It Again

Africa is often referred to as "the dark continent" - which is foolish, really. This label is often attached to the Motherland by countries whose sky is permanently dark and… Read more »

Sierra Leone: Idris Elba Returns to His Fatherland Sierra Leone and Is Given Citizenship

Idris Elba returned to his fatherland, Sierra Leone alongside his wife Sabrina Dhowre Elba. Sierra Leone's President Julius Bio presented a diplomatic passport and citizenship to… Read more »

Mali: Everyday Women Riders of Mali

It is still uncommon to see women commercial motorcyclists in many African cities. In Bamako, Mali however women are not only commercial riders but every day women use motorcycles… Read more »

Africa: Lest We Forget, China Trained African Freedom Fighters

How much of the history between China and Africa do you know exists? China, in its relation to Africa looks at its past and sees itself as a trusted and consistent comrade.… Read more »

South Africa: Trevor Noah Receives Three Nominations for the 51st Naacp Image Awards

South African comedian Trevor Noah received three nominations at the National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People (NAACP) Image Awards. Nominees are honoured for… Read more »