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In a stark repetition, Somalia has retained its unfortunate title as the world's most corrupt country for the second consecutive year, shedding light on the pressing need for a concerted international effort to combat corruption. As the global community grapples with the repercussions of this disheartening revelation, the
In the thrilling world of African football, the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) has witnessed historic triumphs and heart-stopping moments. As we look back at the tournament's rich history, one nation stands head and shoulders above the rest – Egypt. With an impressive tally of 7 trophies, Egypt has
Note: this article was originally posted in April, 2023 A recently posted video of a Ghanaian woman being treated with fanfare in Turkey drew a flurry of reactions in the African Twitter community. In the video, Claudia Darlene, a tall, beautiful dark-skinned woman sporting a massive afro, is asked by
In a recent global assessment of organized crime, South Africa has found itself in an alarming position, ranked among the top ten countries most infested with organized criminal activities. The findings, released by an international crime watchdog, shed light on the challenges the nation faces in combating sophisticated criminal networks
Here are some of the African authors who capture the African story and deliver it as vividly as possible for the world to see.
A group of women in central Kenya are on their way to harvest prickly pear that will be turned into biogas.
Critics say the deal compromises Tanzania's sovereignty
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From sleeping outside, to installing windows designed for airflow, find out how people tried to stay cool during heat waves before AC.
While some movies have improved, the popularity of Nollywood films could be waning in some regions as more and more people lose patience with the quality.
It is shameful that men still define what females can and cannot do with their bodies and even more shameful that society maintains its double standards.
To be ranked on Forbes is a milestone in modern human achievement, especially in the business and corporate world. Over the years, the international organization has positioned itself as an authority in enforcing metrics that determine the key performance indexes of success. In a world of more than eight billion
Africa has long shifted from consuming mainly foreign movies to now valuing its own local productions. The new crop of African filmmakers are determined to tell authentic African stories for Africans, which can also be enjoyed, but not controlled, by foreigners. In many African countries, movies have become a way
While all diamonds are mined from mother earth, not all diamonds are created equal. The most expensive however come from the African continent. Over the years, African diamonds have both mesmerized gemologists and continued to shatter price records. Below are 5 of the most precious stones extracted in Africa; 1.
The University of Cape Town (UCT) has achieved the best ranking for an African higher education institution in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023, released on Wednesday. UCT jumped 23 places to take rank 160th. Stellenbosch and the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) were the next best SA
Democracy in Africa is in a constant flux state, ever changing country to country and leader to leader. When it comes to democracy, the African continent has been subject to immense backlashes in the international fora. However, this stereotyping surrounding Africa is not an entirely true reflection of the socio-political
