A Row in the Ethiopian Church Dies Down
The influential Ethiopian Orthodox Church said that it had reached an agreement with a breakaway synod from the Oromia region following deadly violence that killed dozens and led to partial internet shutdowns. The rift threatened to bring fresh instability to Africa’s second most populous nation, just as its starts to turn the page on a […]
Calling Out Big Players Stalling Progress in the Fight Against HIV/AIDS in Africa
The head of UNAids, Winnie Byanyima, has strongly criticised pharmaceutical giants for prioritising profits over saving lives, and warned that “racist” inequalities are undermining progress towards ending Aids, especially in Africa. Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for more than half of all new infections, with women and marginalised groups facing higher new infection rates. Aids-related illnesses were […]
Two Days of Talks Under the Theme “Acceleration of AfCFTA Implementation” Open on Saturday
AfCFTA’s plan is to boost intra-African trade by 60 percent by 2034 by eliminating almost all tariffs, creating an economic bloc of 1.3 billion people with a combined gross domestic product of $3.4 trillion. African countries currently trade only about 15 percent of their goods and services with each other, compared to more than 65 […]
Buhari Eases Currency Crisis In Time for Vote
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has extended by 60 days the deadline for older currency notes to remain legal tender following violent protests over a shortage of cash. During a nationally televised address early Thursday, Buhari said the 200-naira note would be allowed back into circulation until April 10. The deadline was not extended for the […]
Meta’s Track Record in Africa
Meta, Facebook’s parent company, has been in the media’s eye for several reasons in the last few years. Whether it’s for a controversial dive into exploring the metaverse or having a myriad of lawsuits, the drama never stops. Sama provides content moderation services for Meta’s platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, but has faced criticism […]
The Number of Gamers in Sub-Saharan Africa has More than Doubled in the Last Five Years
Sub-Saharan Africa is emerging as one of the world’s fastest-growing mobile gaming regions, with new data revealing that the total number of gamers in the region has more than doubled in the last five years. The report, commissioned by Carry1st and Newzoo, highlights that 186 million people across the region will play games in 2021, […]
Cameroonian Photographer’s Project is a Reckoning of Dutch history with the Slave Trade
Angele Etoundi Essamba’s photo series “Noire Vermeer” takes a fresh look at the Dutch painter Jan Vermeer. In her new interpretation of the famous painting “Girl with a Pearl Earring” by Dutch painter Jan Vermeer (1632-1675), Angele Etoundi Essamba replaces the titular pearl earring with one featuring a dangling piece of amber. She presents her […]
