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 …
Mali: A Malian Journalist, a Fabled Festival, and a Search for Truth in a Time of Crisis
[The New Humanitarian] Bandiagara, Mali — A generational event offers a chance for local unity and self-discovery.
Kenya: Freedom Café – Martha Karua Lauds Sam Mugumya’s Poetry and Calls for Solidarity in the Fight for Social Justice
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) Kenya successfully hosted a special edition of the Freedom Café this week at its Nairobi offices, marking the launch of the poetry collection “We Refuse to Be Victims” by r…
Nigeria: How Mohbad Died, Auxiliary Nurse Ogedengbe Reveals
[Premium Times] On 6 October 2023, PREMIUM TIMES reported that the police named Ms Ogedengbe as the prime suspect in Mohbad’s death.
Nigeria: EFCC Arrests Popular Kano TikTok Influencer for Alleged Naira Mutilation
[Premium Times] The EFCC broke the news on Monday
Egypt: Egypt Finalises Plans for Grand Egyptian Museum Opening Ceremony
[Egypt Online] Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has chaired a meeting of the Supreme Committee to organise the opening celebrations of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), confirming that the opening date is set for 3 July.
Rwanda: Comedy for Peace – Sam Zuby Brings New Concept to Uplift Rwandan Communities
[New Times] Comedian Samson Mucyo also known as Sam Zuby, will on March 29, launch a new comedy campaign designed to uplift communities and create positive social change through entertainment, in Bugesera district.
Africa: African Book Fair in Paris Celebrates Diversity of Diaspora Voices
[RFI] The fourth edition of the African Book Fair is under way in Paris, with Diaspora Travels as its theme. Cameroon and Brazil are the guests of honour during the three-day event, which brings together hundreds of authors, publishers and readers.
Africa: Nairobi to Host East Africa Somali Awards 2025 in April
[Capital FM] Nairobi — A celebration of figures credited for Somali excellence will take center stage in Nairobi on April 15 as the city plays host to the East Africa Somali Awards 2025.
South Africa: Dinosaur Tracks, Made 140 Million Years Ago, Have Been Found for the First Time in South Africa’s Western Cape
[The Conversation Africa] Dinosaurs have captured people’s imagination ever since their bones and teeth were first scientifically described in 1822 by geologist and palaeontologist Gideon Mantell in England.