Senegalese Media Enforce News Blackout to Protest Repressive Measures
On August 13, 2024, the Senegalese media observed a news blackout to protest against repressive measures imposed by the new government. Responding to a call from the Conseil des diffuseurs…
Public Outcry Forces Kenyan City to Remove Athlete Statues
Authorities in Eldoret, Kenya, have taken down statues of three athletes after they were met with widespread ridicule and described as "embarrassing" and poorly executed. The statues, which were unveiled…
France Honors African Soldiers of World War II
France marked the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings on the French Riviera during World War II, a pivotal event to push back the Nazis, with ceremonies on Thursday that…
I Haven’t Appeared in Nollywood Films Due to Lack of Support from Nigerians – McBrown
Veteran actress and media personality Nana Ama McBrown has explained why she has not participated in Nigerian films and has no intention of doing so. McBrown, a prominent Ghanaian actress,…
Ghanaian Catholic Priest Apologizes for Singing Secular Music During Offertory.
Rev. Father Peter Kusi Twumasi, the Acting Rector of St. Stephen Rectorate in Bodomase, has issued a sincere apology for singing King Paluta’s song "Aseda" during a church service. A…
Miss SA Finalist Chidimma Adetshina to Compete in Miss Universe Nigeria
Chidimma Vanessa Onwe Adetshina, a model of Nigerian and Mozambican descent, has announced her participation in the Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 pageant. This decision comes after she withdrew from the…
Botswana Seeks Funds for Olympic Champions; Netizens React
People in Botswana have expressed anger on social media after the government asked citizens to contribute money to reward the nation’s Olympic gold-medal winning team. The government announced on Monday…
Build $6 billion Akon City or lose land – Senegal issues ultimatum to Akon
In 2018, Akon unveiled plans to build a futuristic pan-African city in Senegal, his birthplace, which he described as a real-life version of Wakanda from Marvel's "Black Panther." The project,…
Zambia and Congo Reopen Border After Resolving Trade Dispute.
Zambia and Congo have agreed to reopen their border on Monday after resolving a trade dispute that led Zambia to close the border over the weekend. In a joint statement,…
Sierra Leone’s President Calls for Africa’s Representation on UN Security Council
After decades of pushing for a greater voice within the United Nations' most powerful body, Sierra Leone's President, Julius Maada Bio, emphasized on Monday that Africa "cannot wait any longer."…
