​  ​ Morocco and Egypt reinforced their status as Africa’s tourism heavyweights in 2025, posting record visitor numbers despite regional tensions. Morocco welcomed about 19.8 million […]
Category: African News
How Magdalene Odundo is redefining ceramic artÂ
​  ​ At 75, Kenyan-born British ceramicist Magdalene Odundo is enjoying a powerful creative and market resurgence, driven by renewed global interest in contemporary ceramics. Drawing […]
US film stars reconnect with Guinea through DNAÂ
​  ​ Hollywood actors Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors have been granted Guinean citizenship after DNA tests linked their ancestry to the West African country, marking […]
World’s oldest cremation pyre found in MalawiÂ
​  ​ Archaeologists in northern Malawi have uncovered what may be the world’s oldest cremation pyre containing adult remains, reshaping ideas about early human societies. Discovered […]
Inside Benin’s Vodun Days festivalÂ
​  ​ Thousands of people recently converged on Ouidah, Benin’s coastal city and the spiritual heart of Vodun, to celebrate the country’s annual Vodun Days festival. […]
African music genres to watch in 2026Â
​  ​ The African music scene continues its relentless innovation, with 2026 spotlighting fresh genres ready for continental and global audiences. In South Africa, socially conscious […]
Africa’s top travel destinations for 2026Â
​  ​ Africa’s travel calendar for 2026 is shaping up to be unforgettable, with numerous dream journeys highlighting the continent’s astonishing diversity. The first trip on […]
Four football heavyweights make AFCON 2025 semisÂ
​  ​ The semi-final lineup for AFCON 2025 is set after a thrilling round of quarter-final clashes that delivered drama, discipline, and big moments. Egypt booked […]