East Africa: Somalia Participates in the Eastern Africa Cultural Festival
[Radio Dalsan] Somalia is participating in the 2nd Eastern Africa Cultural, Arts, and Craft Festival held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
South Africa: What Is Apartheid? New Book for Young Readers Explains South Africa’s Racist System
[The Conversation Africa] A new book, Together Apart: The Story of Living in Apartheid, has just been published in South Africa. Intended for young people but speaking to readers of all ages, the book explores what it was like living through this dark …
Nigeria: Has 2baba Secretly Married Natasha?
[Premium Times] They have been making headlines for over a month since 2Baba introduced her (Ms Osawuru) as his fiancée.
Africa: What Is International Francophonie Day?
[RFI] Held on 20 March, International Francophonie Day – or, in the spirit of the day, Journée internationale de la francophonie – celebrates the French language, spoken by more than 321 million people across five continents, and the diversity of …
Africa: Fossil Face Discovery Highlights Challenges Faced By Europe’s Earliest Settlers
[The Conversation Africa] Piecing together the story of Europe’s earliest settlers is a challenge, largely because relevant human fossils are scarce. On March 12, researchers announced thediscovery of a new fossil from the excavation site of Sime del E…
Africa: Innovation Challenge – Uplifting Adolescent Girls to Rewrite Their Stories
[Graça Machel Trust] The Graça Machel Trust’s Pan-African Adolescent Girls’ Movement recently introduced a community outreach initiative–the Innovation Challenge–that enabled girls to identify key issues in their communities and desig…
Nigeria: Guinness World Records Confirms Nigerian Designer’s 106-Hour Sewing Marathon Feat
[Premium Times] The feat makes the designer the first person to set a Guinness World Record for hand-sewing with a needle and thread.
Africa: The History of Casinos Around the World and the Importance of Responsible Gaming
[InfoWire] Casinos have been an integral part of human history, evolving from ancient betting houses to modern, technology-driven gaming hubs. While gambling has always been a source of entertainment and social interaction, it also carries risks that r…
Nigeria: The Dying Tradition of Tashe in Hausa Culture
[Daily Trust] Ramadan, the sacred month of fasting and devotion, has always been a period of spiritual reflection, communal bonding, and cultural expression among the Hausa people. One of the most cherished traditions associated with Ramadan in Hausa l…
Africa: ‘To Block Out the Screams’ – – Peter Beinart On Israel, White South Africa and Gaza
[Daily Maverick] The global acclaim for Peter Beinart’s new book, Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza, rests mainly on its call for a Jewish awakening that moves beyond the story of persecution and victimhood. But a thread that runs through the …