Namibia: Namibia Secures Historic Spot in Three Global Pageants
[Namibian] Namibia will, for the first time, be represented at three of the world’s most recognised beauty pageants this year, marking a milestone moment for the country’s pageantry.
Uganda: Ikon Awards Signs Landmark MOU With Michael Wawuyo to Feature in Nigerian Film
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda — The iKON Awards has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with legendary Ugandan actor Michael Wawuyo Sr., to feature in the Nigerian drama film called Dambe, powered by Ramsey Films, Sozo Films Limited, …
Gambia: Fair Play or Free Ride? Tok Tok’s Tax Status Under Scrutiny As Yellow Taxi Business Struggles in Gambia
[Foroyaa] In the heart of The Gambia’s bustling cities, a new chapter in the country’s transport saga is unfolding. The arrival and rapid growth of app-based ride-hailing services like Tok Tok have set off a fierce debate about fairness, competition, a…
Egypt: Egypt Hunts for 3,000-Year-Old Pharoah Bracelet Missing From Museum
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Cote d’Ivoire: Tyrane Mondeny – New Powerhouse Voice of Cote d’Ivoire
[Afropop] At the 2025 Nuits D’Afrique Festival in Montreal, we met old friends and saw well-established stars like Femi Kuti and Meiway. But one of the best things about this festival is the new discoveries we make. A case in point this year was Tyrane…
Ghana: Waala Traditional Area Observes Dumba Festival
[Ghanaian Times] The Chiefs and people of the Waala traditional area last Wednesday climaxed the annual celebration of the 2025 Dumba festival in Wa, the Upper West Regional capital.
Zimbabwe: ‘For Little Shayna – ‘ Rifle Artist Connects to Zimbabwe Roots Through Whimsical Creations
[New Zimbabwe] Like many asylum seekers, immigrants and refugees, Shayna Oosthuysen’s childhood was split between two worlds — the wild beauty of Southern Africa and the disorienting unknown of a new life in America.
Ethiopia: ‘The Medemer State’ Book Offers in-Depth Look At Ethiopia’s Problems, Solutions – PM Abiy’s Adviser
[ENA] Addis Ababa — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s latest book, “The Medemer State,” provides not only a comprehensive analysis of Ethiopia’s challenges but also offers practical solutions, according to Getachew Reda, the Prime Minister’s Advisor on East…
Ghana: Musical Concert Held to Commemorate 126th Anniversary of Dr Ephraim Amu
[Ghanaian Times] The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Mrs Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has described the late Dr Ephraim Amu as a towering symbol of Ghanaian nationhood, pan-Africanism, and cultural pride.
Ghana: Two Rocks Carved in 500 Bc By Jakpa Discovered
[Ghanaian Times] Two rocks, believed to have been carved in the 500 BC by Ndewura Sumaila Jakpa, the founder of Gonjaland, and feature what appear to be Kufic/ Arabic inscriptions had been discovered in the Akamade area of the Klor Traditional Area loc…