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The Man behind the Ghana Robotic Academy FoundationAs a young boy, Ashitey Trebi-Ollennu was fascinated by the planes that flew in and out of the airport. But his dreams were not...
Why Cartier Owes Africa’s Forgotten Men A Huge “Thank You” Today
Imagine…your limousine parks at the front entrance.You’ve arrived at the world's biggest night in film - the Academy Awards. Your door swings open. Camera flashes burst. You take a deep breath and take your...
6 Things You Didn’t Know About African Buffalo
African buffalo, also known as Cape buffalo, are striking to see in person. Thanks to its large stature and enlarged horns, they can be quite intimidating. But did you know there’s a few interesting...
The Clock Is Running Out: Let’s Team Up and Say No to NTDs
By: Didier DrogbaAs the African continent and the entire world celebrate the 100th birthday of the great Nelson Mandela with the 2018 Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100 on December 2, I think about the...
World’s Largest Museum Dedicated To Black Civilizations Opens In Senegal
After 52 years of waiting, Senegal is finally opening what has been described as the largest museum of black civilization in the capital, Dakar.With close to 14,000 square metres of floor space and capacity...
Mauritius Named Golfing Destination Of The Year
Mauritius was named Golf Destination of the Year for Africa, Indian Ocean and the Gulf States at the IAGTO awards in Slovenia recently.It won the same accolade in 2016.Known for its tropical island allure,...
Leading African Researcher Warns About The Brain Drain Of African Scientists
Professor Kelly Chibale, founder and director of the Drug Discovery and Development Centre, H3D, at the University of Cape Town (UCT), has warned about the brain drain of African scientists and called for a...
Sustainable Youth Entrepreneurship In Africa Is Good For Business
By Rory Moore: Liquid Studio Director and Innovation Lead for Accenture in AfricaThe Oxford Dictionary defines the word ‘yas’ as an informal way to express great pleasure or excitement. The YAS! Youth for Africa...
Skills: Local Is Essential
Every organisation should be putting its money where its people are and bringing up skills alongside opportunitiesFootprint Africa Business Solutions (FABS) is committed to working with local talent – imparting knowledge and training local...
Building An Africa Where SheDecides
By Nimi PrincewillNotable for attracting a remarkable chunk of political goodwill; and of course, its accompanying 'nuisance value' in rigid communities, feminist activism is getting louder in Africa. As many more African women jump...
Kenya’s Marie Stopes Ban May Drive More Women To Unsafe Abortions
Michael Mutua, African Population and Health Research CenterThe Kenyan Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board has stopped the NGO Marie Stopes International from performing abortions in Kenya. Marie Stopes is a global organisation that provides...
Kenya Launches Construction Of A New Geothermal Power Plant In A Bid To Raise Its Green Energy Stock
Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KENGEN) has launched the construction of an 83 MegaWatts geothermal plant in Olkaria, Naivasha. The proposed plant is expected to increase the...
Maasai TribesPeople Tackle Oxford’s Pitt Rivers Museum
Around a large table in a bright room in the University of Oxford’s Pitt Rivers Museum, four members of the Maasai tribe from east...
Nigeria’s Winner Of Women’s Africa Cup Of Nation
South Africa, Cameron and Nigeria qualify for the World CupNigeria has maintained its continuous dominance over African women's football by winning a ninth African...
Chakalaka: Spicy South African Vegetable Dish
Original article published at TasteAtlas.Chakalaka is a spicy South African vegetable relish consisting of tomatoes, beans, and onions as its key ingredients, although some cooks...
Egypt Will Not Bid To Host The 2019 Africa Cup Of Nations
The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has ruled itself out of the bidding process to host the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, saying it "will...
What Mandela And Fanon Learned From Algeria’s Revolution In The 1950s
On the fifth anniversary of South African statesman Nelson Mandela’s death, it’s worthwhile to remember how his thinking moved from violence to reconciliation as the solution to undoing apartheid.On his journey to a different...
Meet The Artistes Set To Perform At The “Spice Lifestyle Honors”
As Africa gears up to throng the prestigious Eko Convention Centre on Wednesday, December 5th to witness the never-before-seen exhilarating night of African Fashion and style, the organizers of Spice Lifestyle Honors have introduced the...
New Kids On The Block Kawangware Kings
Under the management of Damiano Lirechi, aka (damian_lion), the team has been able to record major tracks with one of the best producers like Motif and AJ. And their resent duet known as kawangware...
Nigeria Beat SA On Penalties To Win 2018 Women’s Africa Cup...
Nigeria were crowned the 2018 Women's Africa Cup of Nations champions on Saturday, beating South Africa 4-3 on penalties in the final in Accra.
The match had ended 0-0 after 120 minutes, with Nigeria's goalkeeper...
Cameroon Stripped Of Hosting 2019 Africa Cup Of Nations
Cameroon have been stripped of hosting next year's Africa Cup of Nations, says the Confederation of African Football.
African football's governing body (Caf) says it is because of delays in the progress of Cameroon's preparation...
CAF Confederation Cup: Raja Casablanca Win the Title Despite Defeat
Raja Casablanca won its second African Confederation Cup despite their defeat (1-3) against the Congolese AS Vita club, in the second leg final, played Sunday at the Martyrs Stadium in Kinshasa.The Green Eagles opened...
Why You Should Get Away For A Yoga Retreat In Kenya
Multiple lodges have yoga sessionsFind yourself in the middle of a safari park at a game lodge where yoga and meditation courses are held daily in the great outdoors. Campi Ya Kanzi is a popular place...
Return Of African Artifacts Sets A Tricky Precedent For Europe’s Museums
When President Emmanuel Macron of France received a report he had commissioned on the restitution of African treasures, he wasted no time in announcing that the Quai Branly Museum in Paris would return 26...
Sista Afia Holds Listening Session For Her Debut Album “Queen Solomon”
Preceding her Album Launch Concert slated for this Saturday, December 1, Sista Afia has held an album listening session for the debut album on Monday, November 26, 2018.Titled “Queen Solomon”, the debut album holds...
Youth Create Businesses that Are Geared to Protecting the Environment
An organic pesticide safe for farmers and the environment, and carbonised fuel briquettes made from agricultural waste materials and organic waste are all business ideas that promote a green economy.The entrepreneurs who started these...
Kalidou Koulibaly: the Senegalese who could have been world champion
When France won the World Cup in July, Kalidou Koulibaly could be forgiven for feeling a pang of regret.
Born, raised and schooled in France, the 27-year-old could very easily have also been drenched by...
‘What Fish Can Do for the WTO’
Fish will soon be off the menu, unless global leaders strike a deal ending multi-billion dollar harmful fisheries subsidies blamed for threatening world fish stocks and widening the inequitable use of marine resources.The inaugural Sustainable...
Addis Ababa Has Overtaken Dubai As The World’s Gateway Into Africa
Thanks to major political reforms and relaxed visa rules, Ethiopia has emerged as a destination and a transfer hub for long-haul travel to sub-Saharan Africa in 2018.Data from the travel intelligence agency ForwardKeys shows...
What to Do To Live a Healthy Lifestyle If You Have...
In the past, being diagnosed with HIV was seen as a death sentence but this is no longer the case. As a matter of fact, HIV patients now live a healthy long life and...
Making The Law Work For Women
Seodi White is a social development lawyer, socio-legal researcher and writer on women's human rights. As an African feminist and Director of Women and the Law in Southern Africa Research and Education Trust (WLSA...
Listen To Mungai’s Wildart’s New Single: Tuungane
Born and raised in Nanyuki, Kenya, Reggae artist Mungai stems from a musical family, growing up in the ghettos of the city of Champions (Eldoret, Kenya). Having parents that both enjoyed music and singing,...
‘A Turtle is Worth More Alive Than Dead’
On the north-eastern shores of Trinidad and Tobago, on the shoreline of Matura, more than 10,000 leatherback turtles climb the beaches to nest each year. But there the local community is keenly aware of...
How Early Pregnancy Has Affected Girl Child Education in Africa
Africa has in the recent times experienced a development boom with a number of countries trying to work towards achieving middle income status in the next couple of years. There is no doubt, a...