Ghanaian startup FLUID has launched a new platform that helps smallholder farmers access loans, and has already […]
Business & Opportunities / Technology
How Egypt’s Pylon Is “Saving The Planet” One Smart Meter At A Time
Egyptian smart infrastructure management startup Pylon says it is “saving the planet” one smart meter at a […]
Sports
Kenya’s Edwin Kibet Koech Wins Access Bank Lagos City Marathon
Edwin Kibet Koech, a Kenyan, has won the eighth edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon. […]
Best of Africa / Featured Posts / Sports
These Are Top 5 Greatest African Marathon Runners of all time
Michel Bréal first proposed the marathon race in the 1896 Olympics in Athens. The idea was supported […]
World Buzz
Japan Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida Fires Top Aide Over Homophobic Comments
Japan’s Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida has fired a top government aide who made derogatory remarks about LGBT […]
World Buzz
This Elderly Couple Is Filled With Joy After ‘Abusive And Unhygienic Roommate From Hell’ Finally Moves Out Of Their House
An elderly ailing couple who live in New York, USA are finally happy after their roommate from […]
Shocking
This Sick Nigerian Woman Refused To Go To Hospital For Treatment Because It’s ‘Against Her Tradition’
A sick from Kaduna state identified as Dorcas has allegedly refused to be treated at the hospital […]
Shocking
SO SAD: Ugandan Student Drowns In Swimming Pool While Trying To Save A Child
Makerere University in Uganda is mourning the demise of one of its students, Emmanuel Wamono, who […]
Politics / Religion & Faith
Pope Francis Makes Final Plea For Peace On Last Day Of South Sudan Trip
On his final day in South Sudan, Pope Francis made another appeal for peace in the country. […]
Sports
Bougherra ‘Disappointed’ After Algeria Lose To Senegal In CHAN Final
Algeria coach Madjid Bougherra said he feels disappointed after losing 5-4 on penalties to Senegal in the […]
Religion & Faith
Pope Greeted By Crowds Of Women In South Sudan, Backs Girls’ Schools
Pope Francis continued his tour of South Sudan with a visit to St. Teresa’s Cathedral in Juba […]
Celebrity Profiles / Entertainment
Profiling Blind Lemon Jefferson, An American Blues And Gospel Singer
“Blind Lemon Jefferson,” a guitarist and blues singer, was one of the most popular blues singers of […]
Sports
Who Was Althea Gibson, The First Black Player To Ever Compete At Wimbledon?
Althea Gibson was an African-American professional golfer and tennis player who became the first Black athlete to […]
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Thousands Flock To ‘Pearl Of The Desert’ In Libya For Heritage Event
Tuareg traditions are being celebrated in the Libyan town of Ghadames, known as the “Pearl of the […]
Religion & Faith
Pope Calls On Church Leaders In South Sudan To Challenge Injustice
As he began his first full day in South Sudan on Saturday, Pope Francis attempted to console […]
Technology
Kenyan Solar Stoves May Reduce Cancer Risks Caused By Wood Burning
As data from around the world show that the number of cancer patients is increasing, some poorer […]
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Olduvai Gorge: The Rich Archaeological Site In East Africa Where Evidence Of The First Humans Was Found
The Olduvai Gorge is located between the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti National Park in the Great […]
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How Jean Louis-Michel Of Haiti Rose To Become Napoleon’s Best Swordsman
He was regarded as a pioneering Black fencing master of the nineteenth century. In France, Jean Louis-Michel […]
Featured Posts
What To Know About First Black Woman To Mount A Solo Show At The Whitney Museum Of American Art At Age 81
Alma Thomas, an African-American art teacher in Washington, D.C., is one of the legends who discovered their […]
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Facts About The 54th Massachusetts, The Forgotten Black Soldiers Who Rose From Doing Menial Jobs To Civil War Heroes
Massachusetts Governor John Andrew established the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in response to Abraham Lincoln’s call for […]
Business & Opportunities
Tia Mowry Ventures Into Multi-Billion Dollar Haircare Market With Her Own Haircare Line At Walmart
Tia Mowry is an American actress best known for her role as Tia Landry in the sitcom […]