Four football heavyweights make AFCON 2025 semis
The semi-final lineup for AFCON 2025 is set after a thrilling round of quarter-final clashes that delivered drama, discipline, and big moments. Egypt booked their place with a tense 3–2 win over defending champions Côte d’Ivoire, once again proving their pedigree under pressure. Nigeria followed with a composed 2–0 victory over Algeria, powered by goals […]
Africa’s top travel destinations for 2026
Africa’s travel calendar for 2026 is shaping up to be unforgettable, with numerous dream journeys highlighting the continent’s astonishing diversity. The first trip on our list is to Egypt, where tourists can sail the timeless Nile and tread the path of pharaohs, while learning about one of the world’s earliest civilizations. Next, journey to East […]
African music genres to watch in 2026
The African music scene continues its relentless innovation, with 2026 spotlighting fresh genres ready for continental and global audiences. In South Africa, socially conscious electronic lekompo and the raw, resurgent energy of Bacardi house are evolving beyond their township roots. In Sierra Leone, the vibrant Krio Fusion merges traditional sounds such as bubu and gumbay […]
Inside Benin’s Vodun Days festival
Thousands of people recently converged on Ouidah, Benin’s coastal city and the spiritual heart of Vodun, to celebrate the country’s annual Vodun Days festival. Organized by the government and held every January, the event highlights the cultural, spiritual, and historical significance of Vodun, often misunderstood outside the region. On the day, devotees, tourists, and members […]
World’s oldest cremation pyre found in Malawi
Archaeologists in northern Malawi have uncovered what may be the world’s oldest cremation pyre containing adult remains, reshaping ideas about early human societies. Discovered at the foot of Mount Hora, this ancient site dates back roughly 9,500 years. The carefully constructed pyre held burned bone fragments from an adult woman, along with ash, charcoal, and […]
US film stars reconnect with Guinea through DNA
Hollywood actors Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors have been granted Guinean citizenship after DNA tests linked their ancestry to the West African country, marking a deeply symbolic homecoming. Welcomed with music, dance, and a private cultural ceremony in Conakry, the couple described the move as a meaningful step toward reconnecting with the African diaspora. Officials […]
How Magdalene Odundo is redefining ceramic art
At 75, Kenyan-born British ceramicist Magdalene Odundo is enjoying a powerful creative and market resurgence, driven by renewed global interest in contemporary ceramics. Drawing on decades of study across ancient civilizations, African traditions, and philosophy, Odundo treats clay as both a spiritual conduit and an intellectual pursuit. Her distinctive, burnished vessels—often echoing the human form—have […]
Morocco and Egypt shatter visitor records in 2025
Morocco and Egypt reinforced their status as Africa’s tourism heavyweights in 2025, posting record visitor numbers despite regional tensions. Morocco welcomed about 19.8 million tourists, a 14% increase year on year, fueled by new flight routes, expanded airline capacity, and the hosting of the Africa Cup of Nations. Egypt closely followed with 19 million arrivals, […]
Scientists find oldest poisoned weapons in Africa
Scientists have uncovered the oldest known evidence of poisoned weapons, after detecting toxic residues on 60,000-year-old arrow tips found in South Africa. The discovery, published in Science Advances, pushes back the use of poison in hunting by at least 25,000 years and highlights the ingenuity of early humans. Chemical analysis revealed that the poison likely […]
Inside Africa’s last wild stronghold
Deep in the Congo Basin, Dzanga-Sangha National Park offers one of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife spectacles, where hundreds of forest elephants gather daily to feast on mineral-rich soil in a rainforest clearing called Dzanga Bai. Located in the remote southwest of the Central African Republic, this prehistoric paradise shelters an astonishing range of species, from […]
