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South Sudanese Football: Colonial Legacy Sheds Light on Present Day Fortunes
Christopher Tounsel, Pennsylvania State UniversityOn July 9, 2011, South Sudan seceded from Sudan to become the world’s newest nation. That weekend, its new national football team played a match in the capital Juba. Within...
The Irwin Family – Terri, Bindi And Robert – Come Home To Animal Planet...
It’s The Irwins” Which Launches As A Global Series Premiere Oct. 28 At 9pm-The Irwins return to Animal Planet for the first time as a family in all-new series that continues Steve Irwin’s legacy...
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The One thing Missing from Prince William’s Plea for Africa’s WildlifeA video that shows the Duke of Cambridge visiting wildlife projects in Tanzania has been criticised for excluding African experts and...
Africa’s Contribution To The Disruptor Economy
52% of the companies on the Fortune 500 in the year 2000 no longer exist today. Simply put, they were disrupted – Rob Jardine, Head of Research and Solutions at the NeuroLeadership Institute South...
Ties Between African Countries and China are Complex – Understanding This Matters
Yu-Shan Wu, University of the Witwatersrand; Chris Alden, London School of Economics and Political Science, and Cobus van Staden, South African Institute of International AffairsThe complex relationship between Africa and China has become even...
How to live like a Local in Cairo
After spending a carefree summer getting to know Egypt back in 2010, Lonely Planet Local Leah Bremer returned in 2017 to find dusty, ancient Cairo forever changed and yet exactly the same. Adapting to sunny life...
Pantsula Revolution! How South Africa’s Townships Dance Got Political
In the beginning, it was all about the shoes. In the early 1950s in Sophiatown, Johannesburg, the pantsulas defied their lean material circumstances by dressing in designer clothing. Influenced by American jazz music, they...
Revolutionising The Future Of East Africa Construction Industry
The Kenya Vision 2030 aims to transform Kenya into a newly industrializing, middle-income country providing a high quality of life to all its citizens by 2030 in a clean and secure environment.
President Uhuru Kenyatta...
Building Africa’s Laboratory Workforce Must Be Prioritised
The African Society of Laboratory Medicine (ASLM) is committed to raising the profile and importance of laboratory professionals on the African continent. During the ASLM2018 conference in December 2018 in Abuja, Nigeria, ASLM aims...
Celebrating Excellence In Film At The Joburg Film Festival
Enable Media with support from DISCOP today announced the 2nd Annual JOBURG FILM FESTIVAL taking place in the city 9–18 November 2018. With over 40 curated releases showcasing the best in African and international cinema from...
Nigeria, Singapore And India Fuel Wealth Gap
Nigeria, Singapore and India are among countries fueling the gap between the super-rich and poor, aid agency Oxfam said Tuesday as it launched an index spotlighting those nations doing the least to bridge the...
Uganda’s First LGBT Centre Condemned As ‘Criminal Act’
Campaigners are warned they will break the anti-homosexuality law if they open safe spaceActivists trying to open Uganda’s first centre for lesbian, gay, bisexual...
Can Coding Give Kenya’s Women Prisoners A Second Chance?
"When I came to prison I didn't know computers."
Dorcus, 44, is beaming as she pulls apart the central processing unit of one of the...
Botswana Eyes Chinese Market For Its Beef Exports
Botswana is exploring the Chinese market for beef and byproducts in line with its export growth strategy, the country’s agricultural minister said on Sunday.Addressing...
SAP Africa Code Week 2018, Launched In Johannesburg
SAP Africa Code Week 2018, Launched In Johannesburg To Drive Sustainable Digital Skills Development In 36 African CountriesThe fourth edition of the increasingly popular...
Africa Is Not Poor, We Are Stealing Its Wealth’
Africa is poor, but we can try to help its people.It's a simple statement, repeated through a thousand images, newspaper stories and charity appeals...
Water Scarcity and Poor Water Management Makes Life Difficult for Egyptians
Local residents in Cairo are becoming concerned and discontent as water scarcity is reaching a critical point in the capital and the rest of the country.Although not all areas of the country are affected...
The Shrinking Space for Media Freedom in Uganda
Last month, a horrifying video circulated on social media in Uganda. It shows Reuters photographer, James Akena, surrounded by Uganda Peoples Defence Force soldiers who beat him as he raised his hands in the...
More Women Owning Agricultural Land in Africa Means Increased Food Security...
Despite women being key figures in agriculture and food security, gender inequality is holding back progress towards ending hunger, poverty, and creating sustainable food systems. During a high-level event on the sidelines of the United...
1st Stop of African Tour, Melania Trump Visits Ghana
U.S. first lady Melania Trump is in Ghana at the start of a tour of Africa -- her first major solo international trip since her husband became president.The first lady landed in Ghana Tuesday...
Glam Africa Beyond Beauty: Promoting Body Positivity
Shattering Cultural Ideals of Beauty & Bringing You the Scoop on Latest Beauty Trends: Glam Africa Magazine’s Beyond Beauty Issue is a Must-Read!What does beauty mean to you? Your answer to this question just...
ISFD, EAA Launch Program To Tackle Economic Illiteracy
The Director General of the Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development (ISFD), Dr. Waleed Al Wohaib, launched a joint Program with Education Above All Foundation (EAA) to partner on the development of shared intellectual work...
The world’s Major Powers Must Not Ignore Cameroon’s Anglophone Crisis
Cameroon’s Anglophone region is rapidly becoming a no-go zone. Thousands of residents fled to the country’s French speaking cities of Douala, Yaoundé, and Bafoussam, during August and September, anticipating more bloodshed before the country’s...
Why Namibians Want Fresh Impetus Behind Land Reform
Luregn Lenggenhager, University of Basel and Romie Vonkie Nghitevelekwa, University of NamibiaTwenty-eight years after independence, wealth in Namibia is still skewed along racial lines laid down in the colonial period. The level of inequality...
South Sudanese Surgeon Wins UN Refugee Award
A South Sudanese surgeon, who has spent two decades helping the sick and injured in the war-torn east African nation, was on Tuesday announced the winner of a UN prize for treating tens of...
AAI’s Annual Awards Gala: One Of The Most Anticipated Africa-focused Events
Held annually during the week of the United Nations General Assembly, AAI's Annual Awards Gala is one of the most anticipated Africa-focused events in New York City. The Awards Gala brings together distinguished guests...
Black Tax: Don’t Become The Family ATM
You have worked hard to get to where you are and it feels good to be reaching your goals. However, you might not be alone in enjoying your success – many young professionals today...
5 Trips Around South Africa That You Should Take When You...
When your retirement comes one thing that might tantalise your buds is the prospect of not having to plan an annual holiday in a specific time period.Why? Because you’re retired, and you now have...
Remittance Income Will Drive Economic Growth For Africa
Despite an economic slowdown, most African countries are reported to have a positive economic outlook. This is according to ICAEW’s (the institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales) latest report. In Economic Insight:...
eSwatini, Africa’s Last Absolute Monarchy, Heads to Polls
Mbabane, eSwatini – The tiny country of eSwatini, until recently known as Swaziland, is ruled by a playboy king with many wives and supreme control over a nation struggling with poverty and HIV.Ahead of...
Nigeria Declares National Disaster After Flooding Leaves 100 Dead
Nigeria has declared a national disaster after severe flooding left about 100 people dead across 10 states, the country’s main relief agency said on Tuesday.Heavy seasonal rains have caused the Niger and Benue rivers...
Nairobi Artists Participate In International Hip Hop Album To Educate Youth
'On The Peace Treaty That Birthed Hip Hop'
Kunta Kinte, Johnny Span-One, (Otieno Gracie and Elijah Moses) of Soulmate Music stand outside a music studio in the Eastlands neighborhood of Nairobi. They are posing for...
Three East African Cities You Need To Visit
East Africa is arguably the most beautiful region in Africa. Mesmerzing beaches, verdant forests and some of the most unique wildlife experiences make it a special place. Here are three cities in East Africa you...
5 Awesome Diabetes Superfood You Should Eat
Diabetes is a health condition which the sugar/glucose levels build up in the bloodstream. Insulin hormone assists move the sugar from the blood into your cells which is where the sugar is used for...