Senegal Launches English Teaching in Schools Alongside French
In a new educational initiative, five-year-old pupils in a kindergarten near central Dakar have begun learning English, alongside French, the country’s official language. Teacher Absa […]
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Sam Nujoma, Namibia’s First President, Passes Away at 95
Sam Nujoma, the revered independence Leader who steered Namibia to freedom from apartheid South Africa and served as the country’s first President for 15 years, […]
South Sudan: Churches Launch Book to Promote Non-violence
In an effort to promote peace and heal the wounds of conflict in South Sudan, the South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) has unveiled a […]
Tems Wins Best African Music Performance Grammy for ‘Love Me Jeje’
Nigerian singer Tems triumphed on February 3 over other notable African artists, including Yemi Alade, Burna Boy, and Wizkid, to claim the Grammy Award for […]
India Clinch Under-19 T20 World Cup with Commanding Nine-Wicket Win Over South Africa
India have emerged victorious on February 2 in the Under-19 T20 World Cup, cruising to a comprehensive nine-wicket win over South Africa in the final. […]
Nigerian Musician 2Baba Announces Separation from Wife Annie Idibia
Popular Nigerian musician Innocent Idibia, known as 2Baba or Tuface, has confirmed on January 27 his separation from his wife, actress Annie Idibia. The couple, […]
Manhunt for Gang Leader ‘Tiger’ After Escape from South African Custody
South African authorities have launched on January 20 a manhunt for James Neo Tshoaeli, a notorious gangster known as “Tiger,” and are investigating how he […]
Benin: Ouidah’s Annual Voodoo Festival, Bridging Spiritual Heritage and Modern Curiosity
A wave of color and rhythm sweeps through the ancient town of Ouidah in southern Benin each year during its renowned Voodoo festival, drawing an […]
Botswana faces surge in gender-based violence despite new laws
Despite efforts by Botswana’s authorities to tackle gender-based violence, nearly 100 women were raped and 10 were murdered in December last year, 2024, officials have […]
Peter Odemwingie Aims to Promote Golf in Nigeria and Inspire the Next Generation
Former Super Eagles and LOSC Lille striker, Peter Osaze Odemwingie, is working to make golf a mainstream sport in Nigeria. The 43-year-old, who scored 61 […]