Kenya warns against cash flower bouquets ahead of Valentines
The Central Bank of Kenya says it does not object to the use of cash as a gift, but such use should not involve any action that alters, damages, or defaces banknotes.
3 Feb, 2026
Trump threatens to sue South African Grammy host Trevor Noah
Comedian Noah, who announced that this will be his final year hosting the Grammys after six turns as emcee, has been light on political commentary in previous years.
2 Feb, 2026
Nigeria music icon Fela Kuti to be first African to get Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award
The recognition comes nearly three decades after Fela Kuti’s death and long after his influence reshaped global music.
30 Jan, 2026
YouTube star IShowSpeed hits 50m subscribers on Africa tour
IShowSpeed’s Africa tour has featured a race against a cheetah in South Africa, a football match with 100 children in Angola, a visit to Kenya’s Maasai and the AFCON final in Morocco.
22 Jan, 2026
Lagos probes ‘medical negligence’ claims after death of author Chimamanda’s son
Hollywood couple gains Guinean citizenship after ancestry DNA test
Egypt recorded 19 million tourists in 2025: Minister
Actor Idris Elba knighted in Britain’s New Year honours
DJ Warras: South African police hunt for killers of prominent entertainer
28 Nov, 2025
People of Gaza named joint winners of Global Muslim Personality of the Year Award
Muslim News Nigeria has named the People of Gaza as joint winners of its Global Muslim Personality Award, recognising their resilience under Israel’s war — alongside honours for TİKA, TRT Arabi’s Sami Shehadeh and other global figures.
1 Nov, 2025
Egypt opens grand museum in lavish ceremony
The museum holds over 100,000 artefacts, with half on display, creating the world’s largest collection devoted to a single civilisation.
1 Nov, 2025
Egypt opens grand museum in lavish ceremony
The museum holds over 100,000 artefacts, with half on display, creating the world’s largest collection devoted to a single civilisation.
30 Oct, 2025
The Grand Egyptian Museum showcasing 50,000 artifacts set for opening
World leaders are expected to attend the opening ceremony of the $1 billion mammoth facility on Saturday.
5 Sep, 2025
Mawlid al-Nabi: Somalis mark Prophet Muhammad’s birthday with rare processions
Somalia has declared Mawlid day a public holiday to enhance the celebrations, with gatherings reportedly larger than in previous years due to improved security situation.
29 Aug, 2025
Nigeria’s Egusi cuisine set for space as seeds launched into orbit
The egusi seeds were transported to the International Space Station by a capsule that launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, as part of a project to study how they react to conditions in space.
30 Jul, 2025
Why the world needs real friends in an age of digital loneliness and hyperconnectivity
Despite billions of digital connections, loneliness is rising. On International Friendship Day, a clinical psychologist reminds us that no number of likes can replace a real friend’s hug.
19 May, 2025
Refugee to ramp: Halima Aden breaks beauty barriers and honours her heritage in a hijab
This trailblazing hijab-wearing model and activist has navigated the tensions between self-affirmation and an unforgiving industry, winning battles not just for herself but for every African woman who refuses to conform.
21 Apr, 2025
Easter 2025: South Africa urges caution during baptism
The call for vigilance comes against the backdrop of tragic incidents relating to baptism during Easter in the past.
