'Abeg', 'Biko', 'Bend Down (And) Select', 21 Other Nigerian, West African Words Added to Oxford English Dictionary
Premium Times
In January 2025, PREMIUM TIMES reported that the Oxford English Dictionary added Nigerian terms, including Japa, 419, agberoo, abi, area boy, yahoo boy, yahoo, Edo, and Kanuri, to… Read more »
National Library Turns to Audiobooks to Boost Reading and Preserve Culture
New Times
The National Library is increasingly embracing audiobooks to expand access to reading and preserve Rwanda's cultural heritage. Read more »
Lengdung Tungchamma - Why We Started a Library in Our Community [opinion]
Leadership
My father was a security man at the now-defunct Jos Breweries. He often returned home with newspapers from work. These were papers supplied to the office by various companies.… Read more »
Ambassador Ogwang Chronicles Uganda's Socio-Economic Transformation Since 1986 in New Book
Nile Post
Ambassador Dickson Ogwang Okul has launched his latest book, Uganda Since 1986: The Socio-Economic Transformation Journey of Uganda Through the Eyes of a Foreign Service Officer,… Read more »
Hotspot Libraries Are a Safe Haven for Children
Daily Maverick
In 2016, a community leader saw a gap for educational spaces. Nearly a decade later, libraries across Cape Town offer kids a safe place to learn. Read more »
Chief Adegbesan Celebrates 60th Birthday, Launches Book in Grand Style
Vanguard
Chief Dotun Donald Adegbesan, the Bobaseto of Ilaro-Yewaland, marked his 60th birthday in grand style with the launch of his book, Harvest of Patience: A Life Unveiled, at the Eko… Read more »
Abraham Luzzi Calls for Transformational Leadership Reform in New Book
Nile Post
++As Uganda heads toward another electoral cycle, national discourse is once again centered on leadership, accountability, service delivery, and the future of governance. Read more »
A Beach Bag Full of Books - - Reading for Rest, Reflection and a Little Quiet Joy At Year's End
Daily Maverick
Daily Maverick's Book Editor-at-Large, Joy Watson, shares her book recommendations for the end-of-year season. Read more »
Buhari Deferred Fuel Subsidy Removal Over Riot, Coup Fears - Book
Leadership
Former President Muhammadu Buhari deferred the removal of fuel subsidy in the final months of his administration after security concerns were raised over the potential consequences… Read more »
'Buhari's Naira Redesign Targeted Vote-Buying, Not Political Party', New Book Reveals
Leadership
Former President Muhammadu Buhari approved the naira redesign policy as a measure aimed at addressing vote-buying during elections, and not to target any political party, according… Read more »
Adidome Community Celebrates Opening of First Public Library in Central Tongu
Ghanaian Times
The town of Adidome recently witnessed a historic milestone with the official opening of the Adidome Community Library, the first-ever public library facility in the entire Central… Read more »
Angolan Writer Nituecheni Africano Appointed Ambassador of Literature in Africa
Sankofa Book Awards Kenya
Angolan writer Nituecheni Africano, author of several literary works and recipient of prestigious international literary awards, has been appointed Ambassador of Literature in… Read more »
Stocking Stuffers for Local Literature Lovers
Namibian
The holidays are on the horizon and whether you're at the beach, on the road or in your bed, 'tis the season to dive into some local literature. Read more »
Books to Enkindle the Familial Bonding of Christmas [book review]
Leadership
Last week, LEADERSHIP Lifestyle, suggested classic literatures centered around the theme of Christmas in preparation for the season. Read more »
Hambuda Debuts New Namibian Thriller
Namibian
Windhoek's club scene becomes a place of mayhem and murder in Anne Hambuda's debut novel, 'Iniquity'. Read more »
