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By Mandy Applegate The Associated Press Americans already cross oceans for Kenya’s wildlife, but too many still plan as if the country ends at the edge of the bush. After days that start before sunrise, throwing dust into your hair and scanning every patch of grass for a flicker of ....
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African Film Press (AFP) — the cross-regional alliance of founding publications Akoroko, Sinema Focus, and What Kept Me Up — joins Locarno’s Open Doors as an award partner for the 2026 edition and will present the AFP Critics Prize to one of the selected projects. The prize includes a USD 500 cash award, a certificate, and ongoing […]
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The Breaking Down Borders Africa Tour kicks off with a slate of ten new African countries, almost a decade after the tour’s acclaimed first outing, with acclaimed poet Botlhale Boikanyo become the programme’s face. Botlhale Boikanyo made history as the only poet to win South Africa’s Got Talent. Since her win Botlhale, has established herself as […]
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Abula, a uniquely Nigerian sport invented in Lagos in 1984, is attracting renewed attention as supporters push for international recognition. Created by physical education teacher Elias Yusuf, the game combines elements of volleyball, such as the four-a-side configuration, with the use of a rectangular bat to strike a tennis ball over a net. Abula, which […]
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Tunisia’s compact size hides an extraordinary concentration of cultural and historical treasures, including nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites that span more than 3,000 years of history. Originally inhabited by Berber tribes, the country later served as home to Phoenician Carthage, Roman colonies, and early Islamic settlements—each leaving a distinct archaeological footprint. Highlights include the 3rd-century […]
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A new study published in Scientific Reports suggests that the Great Pyramid of Giza’s remarkable earthquake resilience may be the product of deliberate ancient engineering rather than mere good fortune. Researchers from Egypt’s National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics placed accelerometers at 37 locations inside and around the structure, finding that internal vibrations fell […]
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Nigerian romantic comedy Call of My Life follows Soluchi, a warm customer service agent whose unfulfilling relationship with an avoidant boyfriend shifts when a routine work call connects her with Eli, a man captivated by her voice. Written by and starring Uzoamaka Power, the film grounds familiar rom-com tropes—love triangles, serendipitous meetings, and grand gestures—in […]
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