Nollywood injects hope in Nigeria’s contracting economy
Nigeria’s economy may be finding respite in its booming film industry- known as Nollywood. Africa’s second largest petroleum producer, has
Journalists in Gambia hopeful of better times under Adama Barrow’s rule
Press freedom in the Gambia was curtailed for almost two decades under the regime of former president Yahya Jammeh. Now
World Autism Day – 2017 Theme: “Toward Autonomy and Self-Determination”
April the 2nd is the World Autism Awareness Day. The United Nations has marked the day since 2008 to help
Uganda Cranes’ captain Geoffrey Massa hangs up his boots
After a glittering career representing his country, Uganda Cranes captain Geoffrey Massa has retired from international football. The striker who
Indian state of Gujarat to hand life imprisonment sentence to anyone who slaughters a cow
A law has been passed in the western Indian state of Gujarat making the slaughter of cows punishable with life
Bodybuilders work around the clock to win Mr Tanzania prize
Bodybuilding may be uncommon in East Africa, but the Tanzania Bodybuilding Federation (TBBF) hopes its ‘Mr Tanzania’ event will increase
Talk Africa: Africa’s Infrastructure
Africa’s infrastructural development has been identified as being central to boosting economic growth & creating jobs. And this discussion topped
Talk Africa: CAF’s change of guard
The Confederation of African Football has a new president for the first time in 29 years. Ahmad Ahmad of Madagascar
Cape Town Jazz Festival continues to woo local & international audience
Jazz music lovers are receiving a unique treat this weekend. The Cape Town International Jazz Festival has kicked off with
New strain of meningitis kills over 300 people in Nigeria
Nigeria’s federal ministry of health says the death toll from the latest outbreak of meningitis has passed the 300 mark.