Seychelles: Government Closely Monitoring Situation in the Region
The Office of the President informs the public that the Government of the Republic of Seychelles is closely monitoring the evolving situation in the Middle East region and remains fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of Seychellois nationals abroad. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, through the Seychelles Embassy based in the United […]
Ghana: President Mahama to open African Court in Arusha on Monday
President John Dramani Mahama will leave Accra on Sunday, 1st March 2026, for Arusha, Tanzania, where he will be the Special Guest of Honour at a solemn ceremony to open the 2026 judicial year of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights on Monday. The ceremony will also be used to launch the 20th […]
Cairo one of world’s sunniest cities
According to the 2025 Holiday Happiness Index, Cairo, Egypt, has the second-highest number of sunshine hours among 47 global destinations, behind Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. The ranking is part of a study that analyzed these destinations for five factors believed to improve travelers’ moods and experiences, including quality sleep, green spaces, good food, […]
Natural African sights everyone should see
Africa has lots of popular tourist attractions, such as the pyramids of Egypt and East Africa’s Serengeti migration. However, the continent is also blessed with some lesser-known but equally beautiful sites. One of these is the Namib Desert, which has a high humidity level because of its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, even though it […]
Tyla, Rema, and Wizkid make Spotify list of greatest pop songs
South African superstar Tyla has cemented her place as one of the biggest pop stars of the century with “Water,” which was selected as one of Spotify’s “100 Greatest Pop Songs of the Streaming Era.” Water, ranked number 50, was one of three African-linked songs on the list. The other two are “One Dance,” a […]
Morocco’s Taghazout ranked among world’s top travel destinations
Taghazout, a Moroccan surf village to the north of Agadir, has been ranked as one of the trending destinations for travelers in 2026, according to Tripadvisor. The list reflects destinations that Tripadvisor’s community of travelers is increasingly interested in visiting. Taghazout is the only African destination on the ranking, which is dominated by European cities. […]
Kenyan company reinvents broken glass into tableware
Nelly Gesare is on a mission to reimagine waste as something valuable. Gesare, who founded Greenthing Kenya in 2019, has a steady supply of materials. Nairobi generates a large amount of waste every day, up to 4,000 tons. However, only 10% of this waste is managed properly, with the vast majority ending up in dumpsites […]
Inside the Venice Art Biennale 2026
The Venice Art Biennale 2026 is set to be a profoundly moving tribute, bringing the late Koyo Kouoh’s visionary concept to life. Titled “In Minor Keys,” the 61st International Art Exhibition will transform Venice from May through November, guided by the exact framework Kouoh developed before her passing. Rather than traditional themes, the show will […]
Tiwa Savage wants to train the next generation of creators
Nigeria’s Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage is partnering with Berklee College of Music to train the next generation of Nigerian creatives. Savage, now 46, wants to contribute to the future of African music and believes the best way to do that is to provide creators with education they wouldn’t otherwise have access to. Under the partnership, […]
New research decodes dance in South African rock art
For decades, scholars have viewed southern Africa’s ancient rock art largely through a ritual lens—but new research suggests the story may be more dynamic. Drawing on the Rock Art Research Institute archive and ethnographic records, archaeologists reexamined dance scenes created by San hunter-gatherers across South Africa. While many images depict trance and initiation rituals, the […]
