Burkina Faso Junta Names New Prime Minister Amid Political Shake-up
Burkina Faso’s military junta has appointed Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo as the new prime minister, following the sudden dismissal of the former prime minister, Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela, and the dissolution of the government. No official reason was given for Tambela’s removal, despite his leadership of three successive governments since Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s 2022 […]
Namibia’s Opposition Challenges SWAPO Presidential Election Victory
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of the ruling SWAPO party won Namibia’s presidential election on December 3, securing over 57% of the vote. With her win, Nandi-Ndaitwah is poised to make history as the country’s first female president after her inauguration scheduled for March 21. However, opposition parties, led by Panduleni Itula of the Independent Patriots for Change […]
Spotify Wrapped Is About More Than Just Music
Spotify Wrapped 2024 has arrived, offering users a visually engaging recap of their top songs, artists, and genres from the year. But beyond its aesthetic appeal, Wrapped taps into our deep-seated desire to understand ourselves. This desire for reflection can be explained through three psychological theories — self-concept, social comparison, and social connection. Self-concept addresses […]
Local Craftsmen Take Center Stage at Senegal’s Art Showcase
For the first time, Senegalese artisans from the Soumbedioune crafts market showcased their work at the prestigious Dakar Biennale of Contemporary African Arts, an event that has celebrated African creativity since 1989. Despite their cultural significance, local craftsmen were historically excluded from the Biennale. However, curators Kemi Bassène and Khadim Ndiaye changed that this year, […]
Africa’s Top 10 Most Attractive Cities for Tourists
The Africa Report and Jeune Afrique have unveiled their first-ever ranking of Africa’s 30 most attractive cities, highlighting the continent’s growing tourism appeal. The participatory study, which involved nearly 2,000 respondents, assessed cities in 30 countries based on 26 factors grouped into five main categories: quality of life, infrastructure and housing, employment and economic opportunities, […]
