Teddy Osei, Osibisa Co-Founder and Ghanaian Music Legend, Passes Away at 88
Teddy Osei, the celebrated Ghanaian musician and co-founder of the renowned band Osibisa, has passed away at the age of 88. The news of his death was confirmed on Tuesday,…
Ibrahim Traoré Ban colonial wigs in courts to embrace cultural identity
Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traoré has officially banned the use of British and French colonial-style wigs by judges, signaling a bold step toward decolonising the country’s judicial system. In his…
Togo Establishes Atomic Energy Commission to Advance Nuclear Technology
Togo has announced the establishment of the Atomic Energy Commission (CEAT), a dedicated body focused on the safe and effective use of nuclear technology. The news was disclosed during the…
Djimon Hounsou Opens Up About Financial Struggles and Racism in Hollywood
Beninese-American actor Djimon Hounsou has revealed that he is facing financial struggles despite a Hollywood career spanning over two decades and earning critical acclaim. In a recent interview on CNN’s…
Anticolonial Solidarity and African Conflicts: Rethinking Advocacy and Action
In August 2023, I assumed the role of director of the Centre for African Studies (CAS) at the University of Cape Town. Among the responsibilities I inherited was hosting the…
Family Demands Answers in Death of Jimoy Suckoo Amid Contradictory Reports
Relatives and friends of 20-year-old Jimoy Suckoo are raising questions about the circumstances surrounding her fatal shooting in a Clarendon hotel room, reportedly involving her police boyfriend’s service weapon. They…
Rising Waters of Lake Tanganyika Plunge Uvira into Humanitarian Crisis
The city of Uvira in South Kivu faces an escalating humanitarian crisis as rising waters from Lake Tanganyika wreak havoc. The flooding has submerged over 3,000 homes, displaced more than…
Nathaniel Bassey to Minister at U.S. Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast
Renowned Nigerian gospel artist and pastor Nathaniel Bassey has been invited to minister at the U.S. Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast on January 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C. The faith-based event,…
Mahama Advocates Education Over Legislation in Promoting Family Values
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed a preference for advancing family values through education rather than relying on legislative measures. During a meeting with the Catholic Bishops Conference, Mahama highlighted…
From Priest to Rainmaker: Dr. Obiagbaosogu Trades Cassock for Calabash
Dr. Echezona Obiagbaosogu, a former Catholic priest who served for 17 years, has announced his resignation from the priesthood to fully embrace African traditional religion. Now a lecturer in African…
