Eritrea: Messages of Congratulations
Leaders of the Republic of Croatia, the Swiss Confederation, the Republic of Singapore, and Palestine have sent messages of congratulations to the people and Government of Eritrea on the occasion of the 35th Independence Day anniversary. In their messages, President Zoran Milanovic of the Republic of Croatia, President Guy Parmelin of the Swiss Confederation, President […]
Statement of the International Contact Group for the Great Lakes (ICG) on the situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
The ICG reiterates its concerns over the continued conflict in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the impediment that the conflict poses to regional stability and prosperity. The ICG also restates its support for the ongoing international peace efforts facilitated by Qatar, the US, African Union-appointed mediator Faure Gnassingbé, […]
African Development Bank (AfDB) – 2026 Annual Meeting: Full live coverage on Africa 24
The Africa24 Group (https://Africa24TV.com) will bring you full live coverage, from 25 to 29 May 2026 in Brazzaville, of the 61st Meeting of the Board of Governors of the African Development Bank and the 52nd Meeting of the African Development Fund, the AfDB Group’s main annual statutory event. The Kintélé International Centre will host more […]
Gates Foundation Ebola Response Funding Announcement
SEATTLE, WA, USA, 24 May 2026-/African Media Agency(AMA)/ – We are deeply concerned by the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak affecting communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. Our thoughts are with the families who have lost loved ones, the communities facing uncertainty, and the frontline health workers, laboratory teams, responders, and community volunteers working […]
Lost Ancient Egyptian Artifacts to Make US Debut
San Francisco’s de Young Museum will host the exclusive American debut of “Treasures of the Pharaohs,” a traveling exhibition featuring rare antiquities on loan from Egypt’s premier museum institutions. The spectacular show will present 130 historic artifacts spanning ancient Egypt’s origins (around 3100 BCE) through its penultimate Third Intermediate Period (1076 to 655 BCE). Curated […]
Ethiopia’s Esa Wins Cape Town Marathon in Record Time
Ethiopian runner Mohamed Esa delivered a historic performance at the Cape Town Marathon, winning in a course-record time of 2:04:55 — the fastest marathon ever run on African soil. Esa finished ahead of fellow Ethiopian Yihunilign Adane and Kenyan runner Kalipus Lomwai, who both achieved personal bests. Meanwhile, marathon legend and two-time Olympic champion Eliud […]
Fire Technology Helped Early Humans Survive Lesotho’s Harsh Highlands
Archaeologists working in Lesotho’s Maloti-Drakensberg Mountains have uncovered evidence that early humans survived harsh high-altitude environments far earlier than previously believed. Excavations at the Likonong rock shelter revealed human activity dating back roughly 242,000 years, making it the oldest known archaeological site in the region. The research, which began in 2023, suggests that early humans […]
Resin study links ancient Rome to sub-Saharan civilizations
Researchers analyzing incense residue discovered in ancient Pompeii have uncovered evidence suggesting trade connections between the Roman city and sub-Saharan Africa. The burnt offerings, originally found in a household shrine during excavations in the 1980s, contained resin from the tropical regions of Africa and Asia. Scientists believe the materials traveled through Red Sea trading networks […]
Inside Ouarzazate, Morocco’s Cinematic Oasis
British stunt performer Ayesha Hussain has described Morocco’s desert city of Ouarzazate, south of the High Atlas mountains, as both a filmmaking hotspot and a deeply personal refuge. Known for its vast desert terrains, the historic destination has hosted major cinematic productions, including The Mummy, Lawrence of Arabia, and Gladiator II, where Hussain worked as […]
Twin Directors Transpose British Literary Classic to Contemporary Lagos
Nigerian twin filmmakers Arie Esiri and Chuko Esiri are drawing major attention at the Cannes Film Festival with Clarissa, their Nigerian adaptation of Mrs. Dalloway. Screening in the prestigious Directors’ Fortnight—which introduced Martin Scorsese and Bong Joon Ho to the world—the film stars Sophie Okonedo, David Oyelowo, and Ayo Edebiri. By shifting the setting of […]
