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Archbishop Desmond Tutu, anti-apartheid hero, dies at 90

News from the world 26 Dec, 2021

News announced by president of South Africa. Desmond Tutu, the Anglican archbishop and anti-apartheid veteran, has died in Cape Town aged 90. The news was announced by the president of South Afric...

Nairobi News

African countries with weak exchange rates compared to the US dollar

Economy 29 Nov, 2021

For many years, Nigeria which is Africa’s largest economy by GDP has struggled to save its currency value while maintaining the stability of its exchange rate. In 2021, Africa’s biggest oil producer h...

Cape Town News

Frederik Willem de Klerk, the former South Africa President, dies at 85

Civil rights 11 Nov, 2021

The last South Africa president during apartheid and a key player in the country’s transition passes away at 85. Frederik Willem de Klerk, the former South Africa president and last leader of the ap...

Nairobi News

Last Northern white rhinos retired from breeding project

Animals 08 Nov, 2021

32-year-old Rhino Najin leaves her daughter Fatu as the sole egg donor in the embryo implantation scheme. The last two white rhinos are being retired from a breeding programme aimed at saving this sp...

Cape Town News

South Africa strikes record helium find

Economy 08 Nov, 2021

Once the world’s largest gold producer, South African prospectors have stumbled across helium - a new treasure. The gas is often associated with birthday balloons and squeaky voices. Helium is vital...

Cairo News

Divers discover ancient treasures dating 2400 years ago

History 30 Aug, 2021

Ancient Greek archaeological treasures that include ceramics dating 2400-year-old and wicker fruit baskets have been discovered at the site of an ancient sunken city - Thonis-Heracleion. Reuters desc...

Addis Ababa News

Is Ethiopia on the brink of an all-out civil war?

Politics 30 Aug, 2021

Civil war could break out in Ethiopia. Months of violence in the Northwest Tigray region of Ethiopia are pushing the country to the brink of an all out conflict. The war has highlighted the...

Nairobi News

Afghan evacuees arrive in Africa

Humanitarian 30 Aug, 2021

Afghan refugees land in Uganda. A flight carrying Afghanistan evacuees has touched down in Uganda where they will receive temporary refuge according to government and diplomatic offices. In...

Cairo News

Ancient ship and burial grounds found in submerged city

History 26 Aug, 2021

An ancient ship has been discovered by archeologists in Egypt. The 2200-year-old wreck of the ancient ship sank after knocking one of the giant blocks from the temple of Amun. The galley was discove...

Cairo News

Ancient ship and burial grounds found in submerged city.

History 29 Jul, 2021

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El Gouna Film Festival opens its doors in Egypt

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09 Nov, 2020

El Gouna Film Festival opens its doors in Egypt

The fourth edition of the El Gouna Film Festival started off on Friday at ElGouna, the Red Sea resort.Many Egyptian players and actors were present on the opening night. The festiv...

Cape Town What's on

Durban International Festival 2020 goes virtual

Festivals and Films

07 Sep, 2020

This is the first time the Durban International Festival 2020 goes virtual in its 41 year history. As part of the introduction, the event curated a 60 film programme that touches...

Cairo What's on

Grand Egyptian Museum opening shifted to 2021

Museums

23 Apr, 2020

Grand Egyptian Museum opening shifted to 2021

The Grand Egyptian Museum is now expected to open in 2021, not at the end of 2020. Originally the project was due to open in 2013 but construction and fundingn problems delayed t...

Cape Town What's on

Penguins stroll Cape Town's streets during lockdown

Nature

21 Apr, 2020

Penguins stroll Cape Town's streets during lockdown

The Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB) says its rangers currently have their hands full to keep African penguins from wandering into the...

Addis Ababa News

Ethiopia completes second filling of Nile dam

Politics 29 Jul, 2021

Ethiopia just completed the second filing of the highly controversial dam on the Blue Nile River. The news was shared by Ethiopia’s Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation which confirmed the occurrence...

Addis Ababa News

Status of the 2021 Ethiopia election

Politics 15 Jul, 2021

Ethiopia is about to hold its elections on June 21 this year. The vote is significant as it stands as the first test of PM Abiy Ahmed who rose to power in 2018 in a popular protest movement against th...

Lagos News

Nigeria’s ‘Democracy Day’ marked with protests and tear gas rounds

Civil rights 15 Jul, 2021

To mark Democracy Day, nationwide protests were called across Nigeria over bad governance and the unending cases of insecurity. Tear gas was fired on anti-government protests during those riots that...

Cairo News

Ever Given ship sets sail

Transport 08 Jul, 2021

Free at last! Ever Given ship sets sail Remember the container ship that blocked the Suez Canal for several days? It has now been freed after the owners agreed to a multi-million dollar compensatio...

Cape Town News

South Africa top court sentences Zuma to 15 months imprisonment

Crime 05 Jul, 2021

South Africa’s top court has found former president Jacob Zuma guilty of “contempt of court” effectively sentencing him to 15 months in prison. In a majority decision, South Africa’s Constitutional...

Addis Ababa News

Ethiopia disengages from Tigray with ‘unilateral ceasefire’ declaration

Politics 05 Jul, 2021

A unilateral ceasefire has been declared in the war-torn Tigray region as rebel fighters seize control of Mekelle, the region's capital. In a statement delivered by state media Ethiopia’s government...

Addis Ababa News

Conflict rages in Tigray as Ethiopians hold large anti-US protest

Politics 21 Jun, 2021

6 million of Ethiopia’s 110 million population reside in Tigray where the Ethiopian Federal Government has led a full onslaught that dislodged the TPLF from major cities and towns with the TPLF opting...

Cairo News

Ancient rock-cut burial graves at the Al-Hamidiyah necropolis go back 4,200 years.

History 18 Jun, 2021

Hundreds of ancient tombs carved from rock have been discovered in Egypt according to the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities which made the announcement confirming the presence of over 250 graves car...

Nairobi News

First ships arrive at Kenya’s new Lamu deepwater port

Transport 18 Jun, 2021

Thursday, May 21, saw the first two ships dock at Kenya’s newly launched Lamu deepwater port. The 32-berth Lamu port was launched in a ceremony presided over by Kenya President Uhuru Kenyatta. This...

Nairobi News

The 2021 Forbes Africa ‘30 under 30’ list is out

Economy 15 Jun, 2021

The annually released Forbes list features influential young Africans under 30 years of age Forbes has released this year's under 30s list that ran under the theme "A new Covid-induced agenda for soc...

Dar Es Salaam What's on

Tanzania artists use music to share awareness on COVID-19

Music

15 Apr, 2020

Tanzania artists use music to share awareness on COVID-19

As the COVID-19 continues to disenfranchise lots of musicians and artists across the African continent, some are using their skills to pass on awareness of the epidemic A gro...

Marrakesh What's on

10 Exciting Things to See in Morocco

Culture

13 Apr, 2020

Ancient ruins, sunlit beaches, and rolling sand dunes cover the landscape of Morocco. In a country so rich with history and natural beauty, it may be difficult to decide what to...

Cape Town What's on

South African artists posting on #21DaysOfArtSA

08 Apr, 2020

The Instagram postings on #21DaysOfArtSA by South African artists are coming in fast. They cover a large range of media and themes, as well as comments by the artists thems...

Nairobi What's on

Nairobi contemporary art gallery puts exhibitions online

Exhibitions

07 Apr, 2020

Nairobi contemporary art gallery puts exhibitions online

The One Off Contemporary Art Gallery in Nairobi has a virtual exhibition available online of new works by some of its artists. The works on show are by Beatrice Wanjiku, Richard K...

Nairobi What's on

How to get a SIM card in Kenya

Technology

07 Apr, 2020

Your best bet would be to get a Kenyan SIM that gives you access to Mobile data which is packaged in small bundles that can be accessed anywhere. Have you just checked in into Ke...

Marrakesh What's on

Coronavirus in Africa: Italy lends Tunisia 50 milion Euros

Politics

06 Apr, 2020

Coronavirus in Africa: Italy lends Tunisia 50 milion Euros

"Italy and Tunisia continue to cooperate to overcome this difficult moment together. Italy, through the Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, paid 50 million euros (about 157 million dinar...

Cape Town News

Guinness World Record set as South African woman gives birth to 10 babies

Health 09 Jun, 2021

Birth of 10 twins sets world record. A South African woman has just given birth to 10 babies breaking a World Record previously held by Halima Cisse, a Malian woman giving birth to nine childre...

Lagos News

Germany to return bronze artifacts to Nigeria

History 07 Jun, 2021

Precious artifacts to be returned to Nigeria. Precious artifacts looted from the ancient Kingdom of Benin in West Africa (now in present day Nigeria) during the colonial era will be returned. T...

Nairobi News

12 medically proven facts on the Covid-19 vaccine

Coronavirus in Africa 17 May, 2021

Here are 12 medically proven facts that debunk the myths on the coronavirus. Despite the rollout of Covid-19 vaccines to workers and other essential service providers, a lot of misinformation still g...

Cairo News

Surprise discovery of first pregnant Egyptian mummy

History 13 May, 2021

Polish scientists have discovered that a mummy once thought to be a priest was actually a pregnant woman. The discovery was made by researchers at the Warsaw Mummy Project and published in the Journ...

Lagos News

Kamaru Usman, the ‘Nigerian nightmare’ retains UFC title

Sport 30 Apr, 2021

Kamaru Usman clinched the UFC title, Ultimate Fighting Championship, over Jorge Masvidal to clinch the after an impressive fight. In one of the most eventful rosters in modern history, UFC 261 turn...

Nairobi News

Africa to produce 60% of its vaccine needs by 2040

Coronavirus in Africa 30 Apr, 2021

A new partnership between the African Union and Africa’s Centres for Disease Control and Prevention dubbed African Vaccine Manufacturing (PAVM) is looking to leverage global partnerships and pan-...

Cairo News

Lost 'Golden city' discovered in Egypt

History 16 Apr, 2021

A 3,400-year-old lost city discovered in Egypt remains largely untouched and left alone by prior residents. The 3,400-year-old city, discovered by archeologists near Luxor is the largest ancient se...

Cairo News

Senate votes to give Patrick Zaki Italian citizenship

Civil rights 15 Apr, 2021

Patrick George Zaki is a human rights advocate who championed for the truth on the 2016 murder of a Cairo student Giulio Regeni. On Wednesday, the Italian Senate voted to approve a proposal laun...

Dar Es Salaam News

Current Female Heads of Government in Africa

Politics 14 Apr, 2021

The representation of female voices in government is vital for national unity and equality. In March, a highly anticipated event came to fruition under unfortunate circumstances: Samia Suluhu Hassan...

Addis Ababa News

Ethiopia, Egypt, Sudan trade blame as talks fail

Politics 13 Apr, 2021

The Kinshasa two-day talks between Ethiopia, Sudan, and Egypt over the Nile dam have faltered after the Ethiopian delegation blamed their counterparts for obstruction. A solution to the Grand R...

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