How bullying pushes African celebrities to the brink— Nollywood actor Aki’s storyHow bullying pushes African celebrities to the brink— Nollywood actor Aki’s story

For Nollywood icon Chinedu Ikedieze, famously known as Aki, it was the relentless taunts about his height made him contemplate suicide.For Nollywood icon Chinedu Ikedieze, famously known as Aki, it was the relentless taunts about his height made him contemplate suicide.

Mekatilili wa Menza: The fearless Giriama warrior who defied British ruleMekatilili wa Menza: The fearless Giriama warrior who defied British rule

Mekatilili wa Menza stands as one of Kenya’s most iconic women—a fearless warrior, a unifying leader, and an enduring symbol of resistance against oppression.Mekatilili wa Menza stands as one of Kenya’s most iconic women—a fearless warrior, a unifying leader, and an enduring symbol of resistance against oppression.

African blocs expand DRC-M23 ceasefire mediatorsAfrican blocs expand DRC-M23 ceasefire mediators

Rwanda said leaders attending the summit "committed to a political solution that addresses the security concerns of all parties."Rwanda said leaders attending the summit "committed to a political solution that addresses the security concerns of all parties."

Ghana VP Opoku-Agyemang becomes country's first female chair of military councilGhana VP Opoku-Agyemang becomes country's first female chair of military council

The council, mandated by the 1992 Constitution, advises the president on defence and strategy matters.The council, mandated by the 1992 Constitution, advises the president on defence and strategy matters.

Refugee arrivals in Burundi hit decades-high as more flee DRC crisisRefugee arrivals in Burundi hit decades-high as more flee DRC crisis

The number of refugees in need of food assistance has doubled since January as the World Food Programme warns that available funds are “stretched to the limit”The number of refugees in need of food assistance has doubled since January as the World Food Programme warns that available funds are “stretched to the limit”

At least 15,000 Sudanese households flee clashes in North Darfur townAt least 15,000 Sudanese households flee clashes in North Darfur town

The UN migration agency has said that 15,000 households have been displaced from the town of Al-Malha in North Darfur State in western Sudan due to fighting.The UN migration agency has said that 15,000 households have been displaced from the town of Al-Malha in North Darfur State in western Sudan due to fighting.

Mozambique president, opposition's Mondlane agree to 'end all violence'Mozambique president, opposition's Mondlane agree to 'end all violence'

Mozambique opposition leader Venancio Mondlane has said he and President Daniel Chapo have agreed to "end all violence", following months of clashes between protesters and security forces, which left over 360 people dead.Mozambique opposition leader Venancio Mondlane has said he and President Daniel Chapo have agreed to "end all violence", following months of clashes between protesters and security forces, which left over 360 people dead.

AMVCA 2025 nominees: Celebrating African storytelling excellenceAMVCA 2025 nominees: Celebrating African storytelling excellence

Organisers say the 2025 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards nominees list reflects the depth and innovation that has grown in African story telling.Organisers say the 2025 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards nominees list reflects the depth and innovation that has grown in African story telling.

Ramadan: Iftar pairing of Kunu and Kosai puts Hausa heritage on a plateRamadan: Iftar pairing of Kunu and Kosai puts Hausa heritage on a plate

Why British-Ghanaian rapper Stormzy earned Cambridge's Doctorate in Law recognitionWhy British-Ghanaian rapper Stormzy earned Cambridge's Doctorate in Law recognition

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Rasool’s expulsion a premeditated Move by the Trump Administration

By expelling Rasool, the administration sent a clear message: dissent will not be tolerated, and those who refuse to toe the line will face consequences.By expelling Rasool, the administration sent a clear message: dissent will not be tolerated, and those who refuse to toe the line will face consequences.

The long-term impacts of Sudan’s war on educational systemThe long-term impacts of Sudan’s war on educational system

What the US got wrong in expelling South African Ambassador Ebrahim RasoolWhat the US got wrong in expelling South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool

A broken past: Reclaiming Africa’s stolen artefactsA broken past: Reclaiming Africa’s stolen artefacts

Youths, politics and leadership in GhanaYouths, politics and leadership in Ghana