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Community health education on safe abortion access in Kenya.

The New Cold War Over Access To Safe Abortion In Kenya

By Stephanie Musho and Ritah Anindo Obonyo Fatuma is a 24 year old girl from Korogocho, an informal settlement in Nairobi. She died in December 2021, from complications arising from an unsafe abortion. Her friend and a few of her neighbors found her bleeding profusely and unable to move. They rushed her to the hospital. Unfortunately, she died […]

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5G technology transforming Africa's digital landscape and fostering innovation.

Africa Tech Festival 2022 – 5G To Spark Africa’s Digital Explosion And Innovation

The African continent has the lowest of Internet connections with only 39.9% of the continent having some form of access. This is well below the global average of 62.5%, thus, there is a long way to go to reach global connectivity.  With more than 89% of Internet traffic in Africa running over mobile, Africa’s telecommunications sector […]

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Chef Pierre Thiam, a renowned Senegalese culinary expert, in his restaurant kitchen.

Senegalese Chef Pierre Thiam Wants African Food to be Considered World-Class

He’s one of the foremost proponents of African cuisine, the praises of which he’s been singing to the rest of the world for more than 30 years. Known for putting fonio on the world’s food map, he has made it his mission to change the world’s perceptions about African cuisine and to elevate its makers […]

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Modern African art museum with distinctive design and mountain views.

Africa Avant-Garde: Transformative Architecture

Through conversations with some of Africa’s most acclaimed architects, CNN takes an in-depth look at the power of architecture to transform communities. In examining the work of esteemed practitioners, such as Sir David Adjaye and Sumayya Vally, we see the impact of great design and the considerations that need to go into making it. SOURCE: CNN

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Mount Montagu, Cape Town cityscape, colorful buildings, South Africa, urban landscape.

Nine Must-See Queer History Spots in Africa

Africa doesn’t have a reputation for being a particularly welcoming place for the LGBTQ community, but it doesn’t mean that the continent hasn’t been influenced by them. Although their history and impact are often overlooked, there are a number of destinations worth visiting that either extend an open hand to such travelers or provide insights […]

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Urban skyline of African city with modern buildings and vibrant city lights at sunset.

Africa Fashion Up Contest Celebrates Future of African Style    

Founded by former model Valérie Ka, Africa Fashion Up is a contest designed to identify and develop emerging talents in the African fashion scene. With the organizers having cast a wide net across the continent, this year’s winners represent Ivory Coast, Congo Brazzaville, Morocco, South Africa and Kenya, and they’ll have the unique opportunity of […]

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African musician playing cello with emotion and enthusiasm.

Abel Selaocoe Finds a Home in Improvisation

The classical music world is known for having some fairly rigid conventions, but South African cellist Abel Selaocoe has found a knack for creating genre-bending music and winning over listeners in the process. With his debut album, Where is Home? (Hae Ke Kae?), he incorporates singing, groove-oriented improv and sounds from across the African continent […]

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Women warriors in traditional attire holding spears in a grassy field.

Movie about African Warrior Queen a Hit at the Box Office

“The Woman King,” a historical action epic starring Viola Davis, ruled over domestic box office charts in its opening weekend. Bolstered by stellar reviews and positive word-of-mouth, the movie collected $19 million from 3,765 North American cinemas over the weekend, arriving at the higher end of expectations. Independent tracking services projected “The Woman King” would […]

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South Luangwa National Park entrance sign with park details and speed limit.

One of the Zambia’s Best-kept Secrets

The South Luangwa National Park, endearingly known as the ‘Valley of the Leopard’, is a destination that needs to be marked on your travel radar, especially if you are a wildlife lover. The access roads to South Luangwa National Park are well maintained, and self-drive enthusiasts can stock up on provisions in Chipata before arriving […]

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Ethiopian Airlines cargo plane at airport with pallets of goods being loaded.

Africa’s Largest Air Cargo Operator Bags Two Prestigious Awards at Air Cargo News Awards

Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services was named Cargo Airline of The Year and Best Cargo Airline for Africa in the presence of cargo leaders from across the globe. Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew, thanked voters and said that the company is very proud of the vote of confidence of its global partners and customers. […]

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African canyon landscape with towering red rock formations and a vibrant green river.

Namibia Calls Out to Adventurous Hikers

With its searing summer heat and parched desert plains, Namibia is not a country for faint-hearted hikers. It’s not surprising that most travelers prefer to discover this southern African country from the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle. But you’ll miss out if you don’t lace up your boots and step out into the wilds. These […]

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Woman using a tablet in a retail store with shelves of products in the background.

Covid-19 Increases Brand Sustainability Awareness, Shifts Consumer Behaviour In Sub-Saharan Africa

A new survey on consumer perceptions and behaviours towards brands conducted by the Madrid-based global communications agency, MARCO, revealed a definite shift that will inform how companies and organisations engage with their target audiences. The “MARCO Research: Post Covid Consumer Behaviour” survey, was carried out from May to June 2022 with a total sample of […]

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