maryse condé: author who won ‘alternative nobel literature prize’ dies at 90
Guadeloupe-born author Maryse Condé, who was renowned for epic novels tackling the legacy of slavery and colonialism in Africa and the Caribbean, has died at the age of 90. One of the most celebrated voices in the French-speaking world, Condé’s…
Former President Jacob Zuma has filed an appeal against South Africa’s electoral commission, which last week barred him from standing in forthcoming elections
Former President Jacob Zuma has filed an appeal against South Africa’s electoral commission, which last week barred him from standing in forthcoming elections. The 81-year-old served as president from 2009 until 2018, when he had to step down because of…
Afrobeats star Davido to sue over Kenyan April Fool’s joke
Nigerian music star Davido has instructed his lawyers to sue over an April Fool’s joke that has spectacularly backfired. The prank story alleged that Afrobeats singer had been arrested in Kenya after cocaine was found on his private jet. The…
Senegal inaugurates youngest president, who promises change
Former tax inspector Bassirou Diomaye Faye is Senegal’s youngest president ever. He has vowed to fight corruption and renegotiate contracts with foreign companies.Former tax inspector Bassirou Diomaye Faye was sworn in as Senegal’s president on Tuesday. Bassirou Diomaye Faye, right,…
The artist and the fashion designer: How two African creatives teamed up to effect change
Beneath the Nicola Bertucci frescoes and gilt Rococo cornicing of the 17th-century Palazzo Visconti Di Modrone in Milan, a six-foot fiberglass character stands among piles of white and mustard granite stones. If the mix seems incongruous, then consider the objective…
Bassirou Diomaye Faye: Senegal election offers hope to frustrated young Africans
Few political turnarounds can match the last month in Senegal. Just over two weeks ago, Bassirou Diomaye Faye was a little-known opposition leader languishing in jail, detained without trial on charges including inciting insurrection, who had never held elected office….
Tshisekedi appoints DR Congo’s first female PM
The president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, has appointed a former minister as the country’s first ever female prime minister. Judith Suminwa Tuluka, a former planning minister, replaces Sama Lukonde who resigned in February. “I know that…
Senegal’s youngest president sworn in
Senegal’s youngest new president sworn in Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the fifth president of Senegal, has been sworn into office at a ceremony in the capital, Dakar. Earlier this month, 44-year-old Mr Faye won the delayed elections, securing 54% of the…
Nickecoy Bramwell’s Reaction to Breaking Usain Bolt’s Record at Carifta Games
In a moment that sent shockwaves through the regional track and field landscape, Nickecoy Bramwell, a 16-year-old sensation, made history on the opening day of the 51st Carifta Games in St. George’s, Grenada. Competing at the prestigious Kirani James Athletics…
Lagos Govt To Reopen Third Mainland Bridge, April 4
The Lagos State Government has announced the reopening of the Third Mainland Bridge on April 4, 2024. This decision was communicated by the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, through his official account on X on Saturday. Meanwhile, the state government…