african

98 Articles
Entertainment

Davido’s ‘5ive’ album ushers in a transformative phase for Afrobeats

Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Davido has ushered in a transformative era for the genre with the release of his fifth studio album, “5ive,” on...

Entertainment

DJ Speedsta Attends Amapiano Meets Hip Hop Event in Johannesburg Amidst Previous Criticisms of the Genre

DJ Speedsta, a prominent figure in South Africa’s hip-hop scene, recently attended the Remy Martin Amapiano Meets Hip Hop event in Johannesburg, sparking...

World

Al-Qaeda-linked JNIM intensifies attacks in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger

In recent months, the Sahel region has witnessed a significant escalation in jihadist activities, particularly by Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), an al-Qaeda...

Entertainment

DJ Twitty defends gqom in podcast interview

In a recent podcast interview, DJ Twitty, born Philani Khuzwayo, passionately defended the gqom music genre, emphasizing its deep-rooted cultural significance and resilience....

World

Guinea-Bissau’s President Umaro Sissoco Embalo announces candidacy for second term amid political tensions and opposition protests

Guinea-Bissau’s President Umaro Sissoco Embalo has declared his intention to seek a second term in the upcoming November elections, a decision that has...

World

Greek Parliament Passes Law Suspending Asylum Applications for North African Migrants

Greece’s parliament enacted a three-month suspension of asylum applications for migrants arriving by sea from North Africa, particularly Libya. This decision, passed with...

World

Congo-Brazzaville reports 21 mpox cases, urges public to take preventive measures

The Republic of the Congo has reported 21 confirmed cases of mpox, a viral disease formerly known as monkeypox. Health Minister Gilbert Mokoki...

World

UN peacekeeping chief warns that conflict in Sudan is spilling into Central African Republic

The United Nations peacekeeping chief has raised alarms over the escalating conflict in Sudan, warning that it is spilling into the Central African...

World

U.S. President Donald Trump to Host First African Leaders’ Summit of Second Term from July 9-11, 2025, in Washington, D.C

President Donald Trump is set to host his first African leaders’ summit of his second term from July 9 to 11, 2025, in...

Politics

South Africa’s ANC Loses Parliamentary Majority in Historic Election

South African general election, the African National Congress (ANC) experienced a historic setback, losing its parliamentary majority for the first time since 1994....