Complete Professional Fighters League (PFL) Africa: Pretoria Results and Photos – Nkosi Ndebele defeats Michele Clemente in a bantamweight classic shootout in the main event
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) (https://PFLmma.com) made its Pretoria debut at SunBet Arena, where a packed South African crowd was treated to a full night of MMA action and statement performances across the card. In the bantamweight main event, Pretoria was treated to Nkosi Ndebele vs. Michele Clemente, who traded sharp punches and elbows early. […]
Chimp conflict offers clues to origins of human violence
For decades, the Ngogo chimpanzees of Uganda’s Kibale National Park were the ultimate example of primate harmony, but a brutal “civil war” has turned these former friends into lethal enemies. Since 2018, researchers have documented a shocking split that has resulted in at least 24 targeted killings, including 17 infants. Researchers identified three likely triggers: […]
Five iconic African destinations every traveler should visit
Africa’s iconic landmarks offer a powerful blend of history, culture, and natural beauty, making the continent a dream destination for travelers. Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro, the world’s tallest free-standing mountain, takes trekkers through five climate zones to a summit that feels like standing on top of the world. Victoria Falls on the Zambia-Zimbabwe border thunders so […]
Newly revealed letter debunks myth of King Tut curse
It turns out the infamous “Curse of the Pharaohs” was less about ancient magic and more about a bitter media rivalry. A recently auctioned letter from archaeologist Howard Carter reveals his disdain for journalist Arthur Weigall, whom Carter blamed for inventing the myth out of spite. Carter was the man who discovered Tutankhamun’s resting place […]
AI project aims to immortalize African heritage
In Africa, it is often said that when an elder dies, a library burns to the ground. Nigerian artist Malik Afegbua is using AI to ensure those libraries stay open forever through his groundbreaking project, LegacyLink. By combining 3D scans of family heirlooms with deep-dive video interviews, Afegbua is creating “digital twins” to serve as […]
Piracy debate exposes Africa’s literary access crisis
When a Nigerian archivist shared scanned copies of over 200 titles from the African Writers Series on X, it ignited a fierce debate about piracy, access, and who really owns African literature. Critics call it intellectual property theft, arguing that such actions undermine authors’ rights and discourage publishers. Meanwhile, supporters say that piracy fills a […]
Stellenbosch restaurant named one of world’s best
A converted stable on a Stellenbosch wine estate has made global culinary history. VUUR, the fire-cooking restaurant helmed by self-taught chef Shaun Scrooby on Remhoogte Wine Estate, landed at number 52 on the World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants—the highest placement ever for Africa. VUUR, a newcomer, outperformed legendary establishments from Tokyo to New York just […]
Nigeria’s aso-oke gains global recognition
In southwestern Nigeria, the ancient craft of aso-oke weaving is experiencing a vibrant revival as global demand surges. In towns like Iseyin, artisans are transforming narrow streets into thriving production hubs, preserving a centuries-old Yoruba textile tradition while adapting to modern tastes. Once reserved for elites and special occasions, aso-oke is now embraced in everyday […]
From forests to savanna: Ghana through a returning lens
Traveling from the lush, silk-cotton canopies of the south to the sun-drenched “burnt amber” plains of the north, this journey through Ghana is a masterclass in sensory nostalgia. The landscape shifts dramatically from the violent Atlantic waves of Axim to the serene, medicinal black waters of the Butre River, where eco-luxury resorts coexist with ancient […]
Should cities erase their past or build on it?
Urban designers are increasingly wrestling with a fundamental tension: should cities embrace tabula rasa redevelopment, wiping the slate clean for modern efficiency, or preserve historical layers that give communities identity and meaning? The answer, scholars argue, is neither extreme. Total erasure produces soulless “non-places” disconnected from human experience, while superficial heritage preservation risks empty nostalgia. […]
