Liberia: Ministry of Internal Affairs, County Lawmakers’ Attempt to Shutdown Bush School Results in Violence, Several Wounded, Held in Captivity
[FrontPageAfrica] Gbarma, Gbarpolu County — A government attempt to enforce the nationwide suspension of bush school activities in Gbarpolu County has resulted in violence, injuries, and hostage-taking, as traditional leaders continue to defy the orde…
South Africa: In Memoriam – Koyo Kouoh (1967-2025)
[ART Africa Magazine] With profound sorrow, we share news of the passing of Koyo Kouoh, a visionary curator and cultural leader whose impact on contemporary art was transformative and far-reaching. As Executive Director and Chief Curator of Zeitz Museu…
Egypt: Egypt Recovers 25 Rare Smuggled Artifacts
[Egypt Online] Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Expatriates Minister Badr Abdelatty has recovered 25 Egyptian antiques that had been looted and smuggled abroad.
Africa: What Causes Inequality in African Countries? New Book Traces a Vicious Cycle
[The Conversation Africa] Inequality is a problem that exists in various forms in sub-Saharan Africa.
Eritrea: Students’ Festival in Southern Region
[Shabait] Mendefera, 10 May 2025 – The students’ cultural and sports festival in the Southern Region enthusiastically commenced in Mendefera on 9 May. The festival is being attended by about one thousand students from across the region and features foo…
Nigeria: Tricycle Kills Masquerade During Awka Festival
[Vanguard] The annual Imo Awka Festival in Awka, Anambra State, has recorded its first casualty as a tricycle (Keke NAPEP) crushed a masquerade to death on Sunday.
Liberia: Miss Inter-University Vashe Weah Launches ‘Sheshelter’ Initiative to Provide Free Menstrual Pads for Female College Students in Liberia
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — Reigning Miss Inter-University, Vashe Weah, has launched her flagship initiative, SheShelter, aimed at ensuring all female college students across seven universities in Liberia have access to menstrual sanitary pads.
Nigeria: After 62 Years, ‘Doctor Who’ Finally Touches Down in Lagos
[Premium Times] The series, which triggers childhood memories for Nigerians who grew up in the 90s, has finally found its way home, even for a brief stopover.
Rwanda: Rwandan Movies Hit West African Market – What Does It Mean?
[New Times] Rwanda’s film industry is breaking new ground, expanding into West Africa with an aim of expanding regional reach, distribution and screen tourism as well as promotion through digital innovation.
South Africa: Mpumalanga Leads Provincial Growth in Online Gambling Revenue
[InfoWire] Online gambling has rapidly expanded across South Africa, becoming a visible and pervasive presence in everyday life. From mobile apps to social media adverts, digital betting is now impossible to ignore. While nationwide digital adoption …