39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union Concludes in Addis Ababa
The Thirty-Ninth Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) concluded today at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, following two days of high-level deliberations by African Heads of State and Government. The Session was held under the outgoing Chairmanship of H.E. João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola […]
Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets Prime Minister, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy
Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, and Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Eng. Mahmoud Esmat. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said the President was briefed during the meeting on the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy’s plan to secure electricity supply for citizens during the upcoming […]
Liberia and Seychelles Forge Historic Diplomatic Partnership at African Union Summit
The Government of the Republic of Liberia and the Government of the Republic of Seychelles have officially established diplomatic relations, marking a significant step toward strengthening bilateral ties and advancing cooperation across multiple sectors. The signing ceremony took place on the margins of the 39th Session of the African Union Assembly, in a spirit […]
Seychelles: Minister Barry Faure pays courtesy call on Chairperson of the African Union Commission
Mr. Barry Faure, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Diaspora of the Republic of Seychelles, paid a courtesy call on H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, on February 11th at the African Union Headquarters. The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) welcomed the Minister and congratulated him on his appointment following the […]
Cambridge Museum to repatriate Benin artifacts to Nigeria
The University of Cambridge Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology has approved the return of 116 Benin bronzes to Nigeria, marking another major step in the global push to repatriate looted African heritage. The artifacts, seized during the 1897 British invasion of Benin City, include royal commemorative heads and intricate ivory and wooden sculptures. The Nigerian […]
Seven African wonders that change color by the hour
Across Africa, shifting light reshapes these famous landscapes into entirely different scenes throughout the day. At dawn, Namibia’s Sossusvlei dunes blush apricot with knife-sharp shadows, while by midday they bleach into pale, blinding giants. In South Africa, the cliffs of Blyde River Canyon emerge gradually from morning mist before the hot afternoon sun reveals its […]
Why Mozambique is a must-visit for every traveler
After decades of being sidelined by war and natural disasters, Mozambique is emerging as one of Africa’s most compelling travel destinations. Along its sun-drenched southeastern coast, boutique hotels like Saudade near Vilanculos are popping up, blending modern design with local materials. In addition, crystal waters, rich reefs, and fresh seafood anchor the coastal experience. Inland, […]
The Nigerian music trends set to dominate 2026
Underground sounds will shape Nigerian mainstream culture in 2026, building on the momentum sparked by Rema’s genre-defying 2025 album, Heis. That shift gained fresh energy through platforms like Cruel Santino’s Underground All Stars showcase, which spotlighted a new wave of hip-hop innovators. As emerging artists push bold trap and amapiano hybrids, Nigerian hip hop is […]
Ancient bone may confirm Hannibal’s war elephants in Spain
Archaeologists in Córdoba have uncovered a 2,200-year-old elephant ankle bone that may offer the first physical evidence of war elephants used by Hannibal during his campaigns in Spain. Found alongside Carthaginian coins and catapult stones, the fossil suggests the animal likely died in battle, linking legend to archaeological reality. At the time, the Mediterranean power […]
Africa Cup of Nations 2027 confirmed for summer
Despite swirling doubts about infrastructure readiness, the next Africa Cup of Nations tournament is set to be held in East Africa from June to July 2027. CAF President Patrice Motsepe firmly shut down postponement rumors during a Dar es Salaam press conference. He expressed unwavering confidence in the three host nations—Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. This […]
