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Brenda Biya, the daughter of Cameroon’s long-serving President Paul Biya, has publicly urged citizens not to vote for her father in the upcoming election. The 27-year-old made her appeal in a TikTok video recorded from Switzerland, where she also declared that she would cut all contact with her family, alleging mistreatment and even claiming some relatives wish […]
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A groundbreaking study has revealed how Kenya’s Turkana people genetically adapted over millennia to survive in one of the world’s most challenging environments. Researchers identified key genetic variants, particularly in the STC1 gene linked to kidney function, that help the Turkana process a meat- and blood-rich diet and cope with severe dehydration. This evolutionary adaptation emerged around […]
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Google is significantly expanding its digital infrastructure footprint in Africa by investing in new subsea fiber-optic cables. The tech giant plans to establish four hubs across the continent to anchor its latest undersea cables, building on the $1 billion commitment it announced in 2021. The project comes as demand for reliable internet access surges across Africa, […]
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Nigeria’s massive plastic waste problem—2.5 million tons annually—could become an unexpected resource for its fashion industry. Researchers propose converting discarded PET bottles, many of which end up in landfills or pollute the environment, into textiles. Global brands like Adidas, H&M, and Patagonia already turn post-consumer plastics into polyester fibers for clothing and footwear, cutting carbon emissions […]
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Vote counting is underway in Guinea following a contentious referendum on a new constitution that critics fear could allow junta leader Gen. Mamadi Doumbouya to run for president. The military government, which seized power in 2021, organized the vote as part of a transition to civilian rule. However, opponents call it a power grab, especially after […]
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France has suspended its counterterrorism cooperation with Mali and expelled two Malian diplomats, marking a significant escalation in the bilateral rift. This decision comes in response to Mali’s arrest of a French national, Yann Vezilier, accused of plotting a coup—a claim Paris firmly denies as unfounded. Both nations have since declared each other’s diplomats persona non grata, […]
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Zoey Martinson’s debut feature, The Fisherman, has been making waves, blending comedy, color, and Ghanaian storytelling to global acclaim. Inspired by both her time in Ghana’s fishing villages and a short film she created about Jamestown’s threatened fishermen, the movie follows Atta Oko, a dreamer on a quirky journey with a talking fish, two orphans, […]
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After a decade-long hiatus, acclaimed author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has returned with her powerful new novel, Dream Count. This release marks the end of a profound creative struggle, during which Adichie battled depression, grief from the loss of both parents, and the pressures of motherhood. Unable to write fiction, her primary solace came through immersing herself […]
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Every year, Lamu, a historic Swahili port town off Kenya’s northern coast, comes alive with the Lamu Maulidi Festival—a celebration of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. nlike maulidi celebrations elsewhere, Lamu’s festival fuses culture, pilgrimage, and ceremony in a carnival-like atmosphere. Founded in the 19th century by scholar al-Habib Swaleh, the festival blends Islamic ritual with […]
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Baoulecore, tucked near Cocovico market in Abidjan, is more than a record store—it is a living archive of Ivorian culture and memory. Founded in 2023 by collector Cédric Kouamé, the space hosts vinyl, cassettes, photographs, zines, and rare books, each of which is a tangible piece of Ivorian heritage. The store, which began as Kouamé’s personal […]
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Beatrice Chebet stunned the athletics world by outsprinting fellow Kenyan Faith Kipyegon to claim gold in the women’s 5,000 meters at the Tokyo World Championships. Chebet, who completed a remarkable 5,000- and 10,000m double with the win, crossed the finish line in 14 minutes 54.36 seconds, narrowly edging Kipyegon, who earned silver in 14 minutes 55.07 seconds. […]
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In Johannesburg, South Africa, choreographer Lee-ché Janecke is on a mission to take his culture global. Janecke, who grew up in Cape Town and Johannesburg, is best known for choreographing Tyla’s viral “Water” dance. His journey began at family gatherings, and despite no formal training, he co-founded the country’s first male voguing and whacking dance crew. […]
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