Fatal dog mauling of South African woman sparks calls for tighter rules
One dog is at large while two dogs have been humanely euthanised.
13 Jul, 2026
South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal residents on alert after lion escapes private reserve
The warning comes as wildlife authorities in Mpumalanga recently concluded another operation involving a lion on the loose.
9 Jun, 2026
African stars Rema, Tyla to headline US World Cup opening ceremony
The stars will perform at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 12 before the first World Cup game in the United States.
9 May, 2026
Turkish Cuisine Week 2026 to highlight shared culinary heritage
The annual celebration focuses on stories, traditions, cultural memory behind Turkish food
6 May, 2026
Building with Nature: Francis Kéré’s Sustainable Vision in Dakar
UK Museum Entry Fee Proposal Sparks Global Restitution Debate
South Africa Returns Ancestral Remains and Heritage Artefacts to Zimbabwe
Kano Durbar Festival: A Majestic Display of Hausa Heritage
The Great Mosque of Agadez: A Timeless Symbol of Sahelian Heritage
1 Apr, 2026
Lion King Chant Dispute Sparks Debate Over Culture and Comedy
Experts and public divided as lawsuit questions boundaries of artistic expression
30 Mar, 2026
Rap, Resilience and Resistance in Goma
A young artist uses music to bring hope in a conflict zone
11 Mar, 2026
Belleville Youth Spotlighted in Film and Photo Exhibition
Director Hugo Sobelman and photographer Souleymane Fofana showcase creativity and resilience of Afro-descendant youth in Paris.
27 Feb, 2026
Tiwa Savage Launches Music Foundation to Train Africa’s Next Stars
Afrobeats icon partners with Berklee College to offer free world-class training in Lagos
3 Feb, 2026
Kenya warns against cash flower bouquets ahead of Valentines
The Central Bank of Kenya says it does not object to the use of cash as a gift, but such use should not involve any action that alters, damages, or defaces banknotes.
2 Feb, 2026
Trump threatens to sue South African Grammy host Trevor Noah
Comedian Noah, who announced that this will be his final year hosting the Grammys after six turns as emcee, has been light on political commentary in previous years.
30 Jan, 2026
Nigeria music icon Fela Kuti to be first African to get Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award
The recognition comes nearly three decades after Fela Kuti’s death and long after his influence reshaped global music.
22 Jan, 2026
YouTube star IShowSpeed hits 50m subscribers on Africa tour
IShowSpeed’s Africa tour has featured a race against a cheetah in South Africa, a football match with 100 children in Angola, a visit to Kenya’s Maasai and the AFCON final in Morocco.
12 Jan, 2026
Lagos probes ‘medical negligence’ claims after death of author Chimamanda’s son
The state government says the investigation will examine compliance with established clinical protocols.
10 Jan, 2026
Hollywood couple gains Guinean citizenship after ancestry DNA test
Hollywood couple Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors were awarded citizenship in a private ceremony in the capital of Conakry by the head of the president’s cabinet.
