Pop star Tyla cancels Lagos concert amid South Africa-Nigeria row over immigration
Nigerians on social media had called for a boycott of the show over anti-immigrant protests in South Africa.
31 Jul, 2026
New 210-million-year-old dinosaur species found in Zimbabwe
The new species, named Musango matusadonaensis, was relatively lightly built, weighing an estimated 222 kilogrammes – about the weight of a fully grown pig.
29 Jul, 2026
Africa not waiting: The campaign helping reclaim a continent’s story
Africa No Filter encourages journalists and development organisations to question biased assumptions about the continent before they become headlines.
27 Jul, 2026
Kenya denies Rastafarians the right to religious marijuana
The High Court ruled that the community had failed to show that marijuana was a necessary part of their worship.
16 Jul, 2026
Fatal dog mauling of South African woman sparks calls for tighter rules
South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal residents on alert after lion escapes private reserve
African stars Rema, Tyla to headline US World Cup opening ceremony
Turkish Cuisine Week 2026 to highlight shared culinary heritage
UK Museum Entry Fee Proposal Sparks Global Restitution Debate
15 Apr, 2026
South Africa Returns Ancestral Remains and Heritage Artefacts to Zimbabwe
Historic repatriation marks a step toward justice and reconciliation after decades of colonial-era dispossession.
10 Apr, 2026
Agadez Grand Mosque: A Monument of Faith and Sahelian Identity
A centuries-old earthen masterpiece reflecting the spiritual depth and historical legacy of Niger’s desert crossroads.
1 Apr, 2026
Lion King Chant Controversy Fuels Debate on Culture and Comedy
Lawsuit raises questions over artistic freedom and cultural interpretation
30 Mar, 2026
Clem Cléopâtre Raps for Peace in Goma
Women’s Festival Brings Hope Amid Conflict
11 Mar, 2026
Belleville Youth at the Heart of a Documentary and Photo Exhibition
Film by Hugo Sobelman and the work of photographer Souleymane Fofana highlight creativity and resilience in a Paris neighborhood.
3 Feb, 2026
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.
2 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.
30 Jan, 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.
22 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.
12 Jan, 2026
Lagos probes ‘medical negligence’ claims after death of author Chimamanda’s son
The state government says the investigation will examine compliance with established clinical protocols.
