Russian Team Uncovers 6,000-Year-Old Cattle Cult Burial in Sudan’s Nubian Desert
A Russian archaeological expedition has uncovered a remarkable 6,000-year-old ritual cattle burial in Sudan’s Nubian Desert, shedding new light on ancient African spiritual practices and the origins of cattle domestication.…
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Kenya Renews Push for Gender Equality on International Women’s Day
Kenya commemorated International Women’s Day on Saturday with firm commitments to accelerate gender equality, emphasizing its importance for inclusive growth…
UNESCO’s Recognition of Xeer Ciise Strengthens Regional Cooperation, Says Ethiopian VP
Ethiopia’s Vice President, Adem Farah, has praised UNESCO’s recent decision to include Xeer Ciise, the Somali-Issa customary law, in its…
Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum: From Polo Grounds to Celebrated National Shrine
Kwame Nkrumah, a towering figure in African history, led Ghana to independence and championed Pan-African unity. In this interview with…
South African Dance Visionary Dada Masilo Dies at 39, Leaving Behind a Groundbreaking Legacy
The global dance community is mourning the untimely passing of South African dancer and choreographer Dada Masilo, who died at…
Ghana Supreme Court Upholds Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, Future Uncertain
Ghana's Supreme Court has rejected two legal challenges aimed at blocking the controversial Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, which…
Bamako Renames Streets to Celebrate Malian Heritage and Identity
Streets, squares, and public buildings in Mali’s capital have been renamed to honor national and historical figures, marking a significant…
Ivorian Chef Sets New Guinness World Record with Five-Day Cooking Marathon
Africa’s rich culinary heritage has reached new heights as Ivorian chef Zeinab Bancé achieved a remarkable feat by breaking the…
Museum of the Bamoun Kings: ancient treasures from Cameroon find a spectacular new home
One of the most significant African museum openings of 2024 was the Musée des Rois Bamoun, or Museum of the…
6 best African sci-fi and fantasy books to read this holiday
Science fiction (sci-fi), fantasy, horror and other forms of speculative fiction are breathing new life into African writing. International awards,…
Kenya Clarifies $3.8M Grammy Deal: Aims for Africa Academy, Not Hosting Ceremony
Kenyan officials have firmly denied allegations that the country plans to host the Grammy Awards following public backlash to President…
South Africa’s Renovated Digital Dome to Reopen in February 2025
The largest planetarium in sub-Saharan Africa, located in Johannesburg, is preparing for a grand reopening in February 2025, following an…
Cambridge University Uncovers Vast Collection of African Artefacts
Cambridge University has revealed the existence of an estimated 350,000 African artifacts, manuscripts, photographs, and natural history specimens within its…
