Brave, inspiring, crazy - the joy of managing Fela Kuti
Rikki Stein says that working with the Afrobeat legend was unpredictable but highly rewarding.
Rikki Stein says that working with the Afrobeat legend was unpredictable but highly rewarding.
The war between two armed groups in Sudan has been going on for over a year and has engulfed much of the country. About 12 million people are internally displaced, there is a potential for famine in many parts of the country and there are again fears of genocide in Darfur. The
At least five people have been killed, according to the Kenya Medical Association.
Kenyan police open fire on protestors as they storm parliament, in wisdespread demonstrations against sweeping tax rises.
Protests over the Kenyan president's new finance bill turned deadly after demonstrators stormed parliament.
Kenya: Live BBC report interrupted by gunman
John Hlophe and 57 other MPs are sworn in as the MK party ends its boycott of parliament.
Several people were killed and hundreds injured as thousands of demonstrators stormed Kenya’s parliament to protest a controversial finance bill.
[DW] While Russia has a long historical relationship with many African nations, Ukraine is virtually starting from scratch.
Kenyan tennis player Angella Okutoyi has launched an appeal to organisers in a bid to feature at the Paris Olympic Games.
[The Herald] Dr Norman Pinduka -- The world last week celebrated the World Refugee Day. The day is celebrated on June 20 every year.
South Africa recall two-time World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi for next month's Test series against Ireland.
President William Ruto vows to restore order after protests against tax hikes turn violent.
Protests have been sparked by plans to increase several different taxes.
[Ethiopian Herald] There is an urgent demand for Africa to have its own media for the purpose of face negotiation, rebranding itself and connecting Africa together in all core endeavors of the spirit and dimensions of Africanism. It's a high time for Africa to take an inward
[African Union] H.E Damtien Larbli Tchintchibidja, Vice President, ECOWAS,
[Premium Times] The UN Women says electing and appointing women in leadership positions signals strong political will for gender equality and demonstrates a collective commitment to tackling the challenges the world faces today.
[Africom] Stuttgart, Germany -- Defense leaders from dozens of African nations will meet beginning tomorrow as part of the 2024 Africa Chiefs of Defense Conference in Botswana.
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Eatizaz Yousif of the International Rescue Committee about the group's latest report, which says there is limited time to avert a catastrophe of historic scope in Sudan.
[Daily Trust] The recent "AI for Community Impact Summit" organised by Microsoft in Johannesburg, South Africa, buzzed with excitement. As a participant, I was particularly thrilled to witness the launch of a groundbreaking white paper: "AI and the Future of Work in Africa."
[Business Day Africa] Efforts to cut carbon dioxide emissions in the aviation industry by using sustainable fuel face significant challenges, primarily due to high costs and market uncertainties deterring producers.
[Accra Times] Google Africa has apologized for a controversial tweet that attempted to humorously compare Africa's passion for football to "hide-and-seek with lions".
[ACSS] Legislatures play an integral role in advancing national security by ensuring priorities align with citizen interests, budgets are allocated to meet priorities, and adequate oversight exists for the effective use of these resources.
[OCHA] Joint Statement by Principals of the UN Steering Group on Solutions to Internal Displacement: IOM, OCHA, UNDP, UNDPO, UNDPPA, UNICEF and UNHCR
[UN News] A total of 53 countries had best practice policies in place for tackling industrial trans fats in food as of last year, vastly improving the food environment for 3.7 billion people, or 46 per cent of the world's population, according to a milestone report published by