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German-born evangelist Reinhard Bonnke, who attracted massive crowds in Africa during decades of preaching, is being mourned by millions of Christians across the continent following… Read More »Remembering the Father of Modern-day Crusade Preaching and Healing in Africa
Scientists at the UK’s Royal Botanic Gardens have released a list highlighting 10 of the most remarkable newly-described plants in 2019. In total, 102 plants… Read More »The African Flower which Fools the Taste Buds
Captain Kgomotso Phatsima from Botswana describes the aviation industry as “white and male”. To combat this, she founded Dare to Dream – an organisation whose… Read More »Inspiring Young African Women to Reach for the Sky
The wife of Zimbabwe’s vice-president, Constantino Chiwenga, has been accused of attempting to kill him by disconnecting his life support while he was undergoing treatment… Read More »A Murderous Plot against Zimbabwe’s General
Torrents of water once thundered over the precipice at Victoria Falls, on the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia, shrouding the area in mist. The parched… Read More »On the Frontlines of Africa’s Drought
Senegal is failing to prevent the abuse of thousands of students at the West African country’s Quranic schools, says Human Rights Watch, despite government promises… Read More »Senegal’s Unregulated Quranic Schools
For months hundreds of thousands of Guineans have taken to the streets for weekly protests against the prospect of Condé running for a third term.… Read More »Guinea Protesters Vow Not to Stop
Singita Sabora, in Tanzania’s Grumeti Game Reserve, was made for those who want to go on safari, but would never dream of setting up their… Read More »Condé Nast’s Gold List of Africa’s Favourite Hotels and Resorts
Burundi’s President Pierre Nkurunziza announced in late 2018 that he would make Gitega the country’s new political capital. The move became official in early 2019… Read More »Can Burundi Afford a New City?
You don’t need to visit every country in Africa to realise how many Africans are spending good money to stay in their best health. All… Read More »New Ways Africans Are Splurging On Their Physical And Mental Health