Kenya: President Ruto Leads Tributes As Kenya Mourns Literary Icon Prof. Ngũgĩ Wa Thiong’o
[Capital FM] Nairobi — President William Ruto has led the country in mourning the death of celebrated author and scholar Prof. Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, who passed away in the United States at the age of 87.
South Africa: Government Saddened By Passing of Darren Scott
[SAnews.gov.za] Government has extended its deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of veteran broadcaster Darren Scott, who has passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Kenya: Literary Icon Ngügĩ Wa Thiong’o Dies At 87
[Premium Times] Despite facing imprisonment and exile due to his criticism of the dictatorial government in Kenya, he remained an influential figure in African literature.
Egypt: Cabinet Approves Holding ‘Treasures of the Pharaohs’ in Rome
[Egypt Online] The Egyptian cabinet under Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly approved several important decisions, including holding an exhibition titled “Treasures of the Pharaohs” in Rome, Italy, from October 24, 2025, to May 3, 2026, excluding packing,…
Kenya: Silencing the Song – When Politics Fuels Cancel Culture
[Capital FM] Claims of musicians losing their fan base, or living in fear of cancellation, for simply interacting with political leaders or opinion shapers highlight a troubling trend: the weaponisation of cancel culture as a political tool in Kenya.
Kenya: Gachagua Mourns Ngũgĩ Wa Thiong’o – ‘Africa Has Been Orphaned’
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has paid an emotional tribute to literary giant Prof. Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, calling his death a monumental loss to Africa and generations of literary scholars.
Kenya: Ngugi Wa Thiong’o, East Africa’s Iconic Novelist and Literary Giant, Dies At 87
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Renowned Kenyan author and literary icon Ngugi wa Thiong’o has died at the age of 87 in the United States, his family has confirmed.
South Africa: Initiation Season in South Africa – Why State Regulation Clashes With Customary Laws
[The Conversation Africa] It’s nearly winter in South Africa, which means the opening of winter initiation schools is approaching. These rituals mark a transition to adulthood and are deeply ingrained culturally. But they’re often the subject of headli…
Nigeria: Guinness World Record – Remi Tinubu Gifts N25m to Autistic Teenager
[Leadership] First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has awarded a N25 million cash gift to 15-year-old autistic artist, Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo Okeke, in recognition of his historic Guinness World Record for the largest art canvas.
Nigeria: Nigeria’s Rotational Presidency – How Religion, Ethnicity Fuel an Undemocratic Power Game
[Daily Trust] Nigeria’s rotational presidency, often sugarcoated as a tool for national unity, is nothing but a cynical ploy–a Trojan horse smuggled into politics by elites who exploit the twin poisons of religion and ethnicity to manipulate power.