Year: 2025
Perennial War in DRC is a Scorn at Africa’s sovereignty
A phone vibration drew my attention to an incoming message – a friend had sent a message with…
Zimbabwe inflation rises sharply, spurred by food and housing
Zimbabwe's inflation rate rose sharply in January in both U.S. dollar and local currency terms, spurred by food…
Rwandan-backed rebels enter Congo’s Goma in major escalation
Rwandan-backed rebels marched into eastern Congo's largest city Goma on Monday, and the U.N. said they were supported…
The Rolex – A Ugandan cuisine once ranked No.1 by CNN
The Rolex is a street food celebrated in Uganda for its empowerment to many communities through “feeding them”…
Why has Ivory Coast’s national dish attieke become a global icon?
Rumour has it that some Ivorians can eat attieke morning, afternoon and night. The fermented cassava meal has…
UN chief calls for Rwandan forces to leave DRC as rebels press offensive
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres has called on Rwandan forces to withdraw from the Democratic Republic of the…
At least 20 Nigerian soldiers killed in attack on remote army base
At least 20 Nigerian soldiers have been reportedly killed in a suspected attack by fighters from the ISIL…
Shooting rings out in Congo’s Goma after rebels claim city
Gunfire rang out early on Monday across parts of Goma, the largest city in eastern Congo, hours after…
Egypt uncovers blocks from 18th dynasty Queen Hatshepsut temple
Archaeologists have uncovered intact portions of the foundation wall of pharaonic Queen Hatshepsut's valley temple in Luxor and…
Benin festival seeks to dispel voodoo stereotypes
Modeste Zinsou, manager of Benin's Python Temple, gently drapes a live snake around a visitor's neck at the…
Who was St Valentine and why is he associated with love?
Valentine’s Day, which lurches around with nauseating regularity every 14 February, sees couples honour the tradition of courtly…
The surprisingly unromantic origins of Valentine’s Day
And then there is the most dangerous risk of all, the risk of spending your life not doing…
