Rwandan Artistes Triumph at Inaugural African Music Academy Awards
Rwandan music artiste Jean Paul Nduwimana, known by his stage name Noopja, Gakondo music singer Sophie Nzayisenga, and rapper Angell…
Author: Aisha Adedunmola
CAN 2025 in Morocco Rescheduled to December 2025 and January 2026
The African Cup of Nations (CAN) 2025 has officially been postponed to December 2025 and January 2026, marking the third…
Kagame Launches RPF-Inkotanyi Campaign, Urges Unity and Development
Incumbent President Paul Kagame, the Chairman and flagbearer of RPF-Inkotanyi and allied parties, on Saturday, June 22, urged Rwandans to…
Niger Revokes Operating License of French Firm at Major Uranium Mine
Niger’s military government has revoked the operating license of French nuclear fuel producer Orano at one of the world’s largest…
Naomi Campbell Reflects on Career as London Exhibition Debuts
Naomi Campbell, a trailblazer in the world of fashion, has become the first supermodel to showcase her own solo exhibition…
Sierra Leone Bans Child Marriage in New Law
Sierra Leone’s parliament has passed legislation outlawing child marriage, a move hailed by activists as a significant advancement for children’s…
Rema’s “Calm Down” Achieves Historic Milestone in U.S. Afrobeats Scene
Nigerian artist Rema continues to rewrite the record books with his breakout hit “Calm Down,” now officially the most-streamed Afrobeats…
Kenya Abandons Tax Hike Plans Amid Nairobi Protests
Kenya’s government has yielded to public pressure by withdrawing several proposed tax increases following intense protests in Nairobi. The presidency…
Kenyan Citizens ‘Occupy Parliament’ to Protest Finance Bill
As Kenyan legislators debate the contentious Finance Bill 2024, citizens have gathered outside Parliament in protest. Demonstrators using the hashtag…
Putin Visits North Korea, Pledges to Overcome Sanctions
Russian President Vladimir Putin is embarking on a rare trip to North Korea, aiming to bolster ties with a longstanding…
Morgan Freeman Receives Lifetime Achievement Award at Monte-Carlo Television Festival
Legendary actor Morgan Freeman was honored with a lifetime achievement award at the 63rd Monte-Carlo Television Festival, where he received…
President Kagame Shares Vision for Rwanda
President Paul Kagame has outlined his aspirations for Rwanda if re-elected in the upcoming national presidential and parliamentary elections on…
MTN Rwanda’s Y’ello Care Enhances Education for Rural, Remote Communities
MTN Rwandacell Plc (MTN Rwanda) is delighted to announce this year’s annual “21 Days of Y’ello Care” initiative has been…
Recording Academy ‘Grammys’ Expands Reach into Africa
The Recording Academy, known for its prestigious GRAMMY Awards, is broadening its global outreach to support music creators. Collaborating with…
African Union Welcomes UN Resolution for Gaza Ceasefire
African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat welcomed a United Nations Security Council resolution aimed at achieving a comprehensive…
Nigeria’s President Vows to Press on with Economic Reforms Amid Hardships
One year into his tenure, President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria reassured the nation on Wednesday that his administration remains committed…
South Sudan Hosts Inaugural FIFA World Cup Qualifier Match in Juba
FIFA President Gianni Infantino arrived in Juba, South Sudan on Tuesday to inaugurate the newly constructed Juba National Stadium. Accompanied…
Christophe Deloire, Reporters Without Borders’ Chief Passes Away at 53
Christophe Deloire, renowned for his relentless efforts in advocating for press freedom worldwide as the head of Reporters Without Borders…
Malawi Vice President Confirmed Dead in Plane Crash
President Lazarus Chakwera has confirmed the tragic news of the death of Malawi’s Vice President Saulos Chilima in a plane…
Aircraft Carrying Malawi Vice President Reported Missing
An aircraft transporting Malawi’s Vice President Saulos Chilima and nine other individuals has disappeared from radar mid-flight, according to a…