Democracy Deferred In Senegal
President Macky Sall’s decision to postpone Senegal’s elections threatens the country’s democratic identity. The weather in Dakar is forecast to be sunny and warm all week. But Senegal is on very thin ice. A country often celebrated for the vibrancy of its political discourse, the energetic political engagement of its civil society, and the liveliness […]
African Healthtech My 1Health Connects Patients With Global Healthcare Expertise
Between 2011 and 2019, life expectancy across sub-Saharan Africa rose from 57.56 to 61.24 years. While there was a slight dip at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, that rise is pretty remarkable. Even more remarkable is the fact that life expectancy in the region was just 50 at the turn of the millennium. While there are numerous factors […]
Six New African Rural Organizations Join Global Community To Protect Their Ecosystems
Community-led initiatives in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zimbabwe are set to join the Global Landscapes Forum chapters network, aiming to enhance their impact. This week, six initiatives at the forefront of landscape transformation and community strengthening debut within the GLFx network of the Global Landscapes Forum. They are the […]
“Scatta”: A Dynamic Afrobeat Anthem Born From Global Collaboration With Paradise Sound System
Paradise Sound System is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of “Scatta,” a sensational Afrobeat love song born from the collective genius of esteemed artists Naimah, Venus Raps, and S’BO GYRE. Conceived during the Africa Rising Music Conference (ARMC), this dynamic anthem promises to enchant global audiences with its infectious rhythm and heartfelt lyrics. Set […]
NiBUCAA Partners Access Holdings, Provides Free HIV Testing Services
As part of its “No Gree for HIV” campaign, from February 9th to February 10th, 2024, The Nigerian Business Coalition Against AIDS (NiBUCAA) partnered Access Holdings Plc to provide free HIV Testing Services and counseling at the just concluded Access Bank Lagos City Marathon. Over 10,000 persons were screened for HIV and equally received counseling […]
GirlCode Empowers Change Across Africa With 10th Annual Hackathon
GirlCode, a leading organisation dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity in the tech industry, is thrilled to announce its 10th annual GirlCode Hackathon: Empowering Change Across Africa. This year’s event, scheduled for 31 August – 1 September, aims to leverage technology to address the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) while actively promoting female […]
Delightful Dinners at a High-end West African Restaurant in Central London
Tender, buttery, spicy cow tongue is seasoned with suya, a traditional Hausa spice, grilled over firewood and served with a creamy bone marrow emulsion on a ceramic plate inspired by Nigeria’s late renowned potter Ladi Kwali. It is the signature dish of the newly minted Michelin-starred restaurant Akoko. A Michelin star is awarded to restaurants […]
Oscar-winning Actress Lupita Nyong’o Will Head Up the Jury of this Year’s Berlin Film Festival
Hundreds of films will be shown during the fest, which starts February 15, and carries on for ten days – with 20 films competing for the festival’s top awards, including the coveted Golden Bear. Brazzaville-born photographer and documentary filmmaker David-Pierre Fila enthusiastically documented on his social media the process he took to make his latest […]
The Trailblazing South African Contemporary Art and Design Gallery makes History
Having propelled functional art and collectible design on the African continent, Southern Guild is once again breaking new ground by becoming the first in South Africa to grace American soil with a permanent gallery space. Featuring three large-scale exhibition spaces, as well as meeting and viewing rooms, its transformed interior will further provide a flexible […]
Changing the Storyteller in Africa’s Nature Stories
Local producers say opportunities for African filmmakers in the field are few and far between due to factors including limited access to parks and reserves, and the prohibitive cost of equipment, production, and distribution. A number of organizations have in recent years sought to change this. Among them is Nature, Environment & Wildlife Filmmakers (NEWF), […]
