Nigeria: Epic Story of Perseverance in Akin Ogunbiyi’s New Book
[This Day] Big font. Simple language. Logical narrative. These are the highlights of the new literary offering by Akin Ogunbiyi, titled The Footprints of A Peerless Entrepreneur. The central figure of the narrative is the Chairman, Mutual Benefits Assu…
Zimbabwe: ‘I Have Been Warned,’ Says Winky D As Clampdown On ‘Eureka Eureka’ Continues
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Eritrea: ‘Our Material Heritages Define Our Past, and We Must Safeguard Them.’ Mr. Ftsum Ghebreslasie
[Shabait] Our guest today, Mr. Ftsum Ghebreslasie, collects and preserves antique objects as part of his work at his firm, Jumbo Glass Works. He was born in Asmara in 1968, attended Adulis School up to eighth grade and Isaac Teweldemedhin Secondary Sch…
Kenya: Global Trade Center Launches ‘My Great Nairobi Photo Exhibition’ Campaign
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Nairobi’s new skyline Global Trade Center (GTC) has announced the launch of a campaign to celebrate the rich history of the capital city as the country commemorates sixty years of independence.
Kenya: Pendo’s Power Empowers Children to Stop Sexual Abuse
[Capital FM] Human Rights Organisation Freely In Hope has released its first illustrated storybook that equips children to use the power of their voices to stop child abuse that is growing at an alarming rate.
Nigeria: The Letterman – Premium Times’ E-in-C’s Book to Feature At Cora Book Trek
[Premium Times] The Book Trek will be held at the Roving Heights Book Store at the Landmark event centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Rwanda: Former PM Habumuremyi Publishes Book On ’10 Principles of a Happy Marriage’
[New Times] Last Week, a 14-year old boy from Musanze district, cut off the head of his father-Alexis Manishimwe as revenge for beating his mother-Chantal Mujawamaria.
Ghana: El Anatsui Named Amongst World’s Most Influential People By Time Magazine
[Ghanaian Times] El Anatsui, a prominent artist from Ghana, has been named as one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People of 2023.
South Africa: South Africa’s Hidden Jazz History Is Being Restored Album By Album
[The Conversation Africa] It’s fitting that Johannesburg is among 12 cities featured in the 2023 Unesco International Jazz Day, themed “jazz journey around the world”. The day, established in 2011 to celebrate the role of jazz in “uniting peoples acros…
Africa: Slavery’s Historical Link to Marriage Is Still At Play in Some African Societies
[The Conversation Africa] Governments and religious institutions regulate marriage. Such regulations are heavily laden with specific moral ideas and cultural taboos. There are heated debates around what counts as “proper” marriage: should polygamy or m…