Vibrant Village Foundation holds Annual Grant Partners forum

By Albert Futukpor Walewale (NE/R), Nov 04, GNA – The Vibrant Village Foundation (VVF), a grant-making nonprofit organisation has held this year’s edition of its annual Grant Partners Forum at Walewale in the Northeast Region. The organisation is...

Gardai clear up situation after 'lion' spotted roaming Irish village

The large animal walking through the forest(Image: John O'Reilly) Gardai have set the record straight over reports of a "lion" spotted roaming the woods near a west of Ireland village. As it turns out, it was a friendly dog named Mouse that had...

The Future of African Agriculture: From Survival to Smart Economy

For centuries, agriculture in Africa has remained largely unchanged. Across vast regions, farmers continue to depend on methods and tools passed down through generations practices suited for small, traditional societies but no longer sustainable...

'Civil Rights' Leaders Complain Media Coverage Of Terrorism Makes Arab Town Look Bad

Civil rights activists in Dearborn, Michigan, say media coverage of an alleged Islamic terrorist plot foiled by the FBI invites bigotry toward the mostly Arab town, according to The Detroit Free Press. Former Democratic political candidate Nasser...

Mali crisis: Is West Africa the new epicenter of global terrorism?

A group of Al Qaeda-linked militants are reportedly on the cusp of seizing control of the West African nation of Mali in what many fear could lead to a complete takeover of a national government by a designated terrorist organization. The Jama’at...

City wins legal battle to prevent Khoi-San land occupation in Mitchells Plain

The City of Cape Town has secured a legal victory, enabling it to prevent members of the Khoi-San community from unlawfully occupying vacant land in Mitchells Plain. The legal battle centres on Khoi-San representative Johannes van Rooyen, who...

The city of 700 languages

Irwin Sanchez, a chef and poet in Queens who speaks Nahuatl, once the language of the Aztec, makes tacos, moles, and tamales with the words’ original meanings in mind. Husniya Khujamyorova, a speaker of Wakhi from Tajikistan, creates some of the...

South African Influencer Exposes the Dark Side of Slay Queen Lifestyle

Inno Morolong Reveals the Dark Side of Slay Queen Lifestyle Influencer Inno Morolong is peeling back the layers of glamour to expose the realities of being a slay queen. The outspoken media personality features in the new Showmax documentary Slay...

Town centre Nandos shuts for refurb ahead of Christmas

A town centre Nando’s has shut for several weeks. The branch in Earl Street, Maidstone, is closed while it undergoes a “refurb” ahead of Christmas. Nando's in Maidstone will reopen ahead of ChristmasThe South African chain specialises in...

Curfew lifted in Tanzania's main city after election unrest

Tanzanian police have lifted a night-time curfew imposed since last Wednesday in the main city Dar es Salaam following deadly election protests, as life slowly returns to normal across the country. Following the unrest, the internet was cut...

Miami Collectors Gift Works By African And Diaspora Artists To Tate

Miami power collectors Jorge and Darlene Pérez have donated 36 works by artists from Africa and the African diaspora to Tate — along with a multimillion-dollar endowment to fund curatorial research. It’s a significant gesture, one that strengthens...

Etihad launches four new routes to Africa and Asia, strengthening Abu Dhabi’s global hub

Etihad Airways has marked a major expansion milestone, launching four new routes in just three days to Tunis, Hanoi, Chiang Mai, and Hong Kong, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s role as a key global gateway. The new flights will boost tourism and trade,...

‘Indian Masterminds’ highlights City Author's Persona

November 4, 2025 An exclusive summary version of a recent rare interview on ‘Indian Masterminds’ with Giselle Mehta (nee' Lobo Prabhu), Mangaluru's versatile author and persona with multiple facets - 'A role juggler' as she describes herself, and...

Charged up for BAL: Nairobi City Thunder renew partnership with M-Kopa

NAIROBI, Kenya, November 4, 2025 – National basketball champions, Nairobi City Thunder have renewed their partnership with M-Kopa for the 2025/26 season. Colin Rasmussen, CEO, Twende Elite / Nairobi City Thunder, said the partnership is the spark...

Post-election crisis: Panic buying, soaring food prices hit major cities

The move, Issa Tchiroma said, is to protest what he terms a “stolen victory” in the recent presidential election. The rush in Douala, Yaounde and Bafoussam, came as many feared restrictions of movements could soon take effect. “We don’t have much...

Gulf Shores City Schools to launch sailing program; in process of training teachers

GULF SHORES — Gulf Shores City School (GSCS) teachers have been training since the beginning of September to teach their students how to apply skills learned in sailing to a variety of subjects from science and math to English and social studies....

Africans in the NFL - Oweh continues superb start to life at Chargers

Leonard Solms CloseJack of all sporting trades. Author of my 11-year-old self's fantasy story about his road to FIFA World Cup glory. Perfecting the art of writing about people who do what I said I was going to do. Nov 4, 2025, 09:02 AM Odafe Oweh...

North Africa: On The Rise

North Africa is emerging as a growth engine, led by Egypt and Morocco. But structural challenges persist. This year again, North Africa is the fastest growing region in Africa and the Arab world. Combined GDP growth in Mauritania, Morocco,...

Cape Town’s SeaH4 clinches top honours in the ClimateLaunchpad finale

A Cape Town-based startup that is developing an algae-based replacement for fossil fuels has beaten 40 countries to claim the €10 000 top prize at ClimateLaunchpad's green business idea competition finale in Vienna. SeaH4 farms seaweed to produce...

Homeowners warned of new criminal trend in South African suburbs

During the festive season, as excitement builds and families prepare to celebrate, criminal activity tends to pick up across South African suburbs. In the latest wave of incidents, criminals have been utilising open house days as a prime...