Author: Ewang Johnson
In a remarkable milestone for Morocco, Dr. Salma Bougarrani has made history by becoming the first female Moroccan entrepreneur to reach the Top three finalists in the esteemed Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) www.AfricaBusinessHeroes.org/ Prize Competition. Finishing as the 1st Runner-Up. Dr. Bougarrani, the co-Founder and CEO behind Green Watech (https://apo-opa.co/4jrjZnv), is not just pushing sanitation forward for the rural communities; she’s also blazing a trail for women entrepreneurs in an industry where females are often not noticed or heard from. Her inspiring leadership, technical knowledge and commitment to making a difference have seen her rise as a business leader in the water…
In every generation, a few walk among us who seem made of something different—steel and soul. Pheroze Nowrojee was one of them. He didn’t raise his voice. He didn’t chase status. He didn’t trade principle for applause. Yet when he entered a courtroom, a classroom, or a conversation, the air shifted. He spoke softly—but you listened. Not out of obligation, but out of reverence. Because you knew what was coming would matter. Kenya has lost a mind of rare brilliance. But more than that, we have lost a moral compass—one of the last few we had. A Defender of Justice…
Spoiler Alert: This article contains spoilers for the series Kaos.With the recent canceling of the Netflix series Kaos, starring Jeff Goldblum as Zeus, it led me to speculate about what this says about the movement within popular culture in general and our response to “these types of shows.” These types of shows in question are not the updates of Greek mythology but those that include the shoe-horning of postmodern, near-nihilistic perspectives on hierarchy and freedom. Though the series itself will likely prove to be largely forgettable, its cancellation proves a deeper point about human nature and our inherent desire for coherence…
Washington, D.C – The harrowing ordeal of Augustine Forka Ajua, a U.S. citizen abducted at Douala International Airport in January 2025 and held incommunicado until his recent emergence in Kondengui Central Prison this April, demands urgent attention and action. Reports indicate that during his secret detention at the State Defense Secretariat (SED), Ajua endured severe torture and deprivation. Compounding this grave situation is his acute diabetic condition, which necessitates consistent medical care—a necessity blatantly denied during his unlawful confinement.The U.S. Embassy in Cameroon has a fundamental duty to protect its citizens abroad. Yet, in Ajua’s case, the embassy’s response has…
In this edition of our arts24 music show, Jennifer Ben Brahim chats with the pioneers of French electronic music, Scratch Massive. The duo have been blending techno and cold-wave sounds for more than 20 years. After six years of solo projects and working on film soundtracks, Maud Geffray and Sebastien Chenut are back with “Nox Anima”. The album is dreamy yet haunting, influenced by their long-standing love affair with cinema. It also features two tracks by French acts Jeanne Added and Yelle. Source link
Alamy(Credit: Alamy)In 1966, the remote Spanish village of Palomares found that the “nuclear age had fallen on them from a clear blue sky”. Two years after the terrifying accident, BBC reporter Chris Brasher went to find what happened when the US lost a hydrogen bomb.On 7 April 1966, almost 60 years ago this week, a missing nuclear weapon for which the US military had been desperately searching for 80 days was finally found. The warhead, with an explosive power 100 times that of the bomb dropped on Hiroshima, was carefully winched from a depth of 2,850ft (869m) out of the…
“AI itself is neither inherently good nor bad – but it has the potential to be both. In the hands of defenders, it can offer powerful protection from cyberattacks; in the hands of cybercriminals, it can be used exploit human vulnerabilities on a massive scale. It all depends on who is behind the keyboard,” – Allan Juma, Cyber Security Engineer at ESET East Africa. Allan Juma, Cyber Security Engineer at ESET East Africa JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 2 April 2025 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/ – Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming cybersecurity – for better and for worse. Cybercriminals are leveraging AI advances to…
Archaeological treasures across Gaza have been damaged and destroyed in the war that is once more raging in the Palestinian territory. Some that escaped the devastation went on show at the Arab World Institute on Thursday, April 3, shedding light on the extraordinary heritage of a land that has been for centuries a crossroads of civilisations. Source link
The 2025 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize launches its seventh annual competition today in search for Africa’s most promising young co-founders and founders across Africa who have launched businesses across Africa’s agrifood value chain “from seed to fork”. Judges will be looking for innovative, scalable, and impact-driven agripreneurs (aged 18 to 35) who have built tech-savvy, sustainable businesses tackling food security, job creation, and equitable economic growth. Applications are open from 3 April to 10 June 2025. https://GoGettaz.Africa In September 2025, GoGettaz finalists will pitch their businesses live on stage in Dakar, Senegal during the annual Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) taking…
In this edition of arts24, we dive into the global sensation “Adolescence” – a gripping series about a young girl’s murder that’s sparking change in how we view toxic masculinity. Plus: Donald Trump’s executive order on “American Greatness,” the latest Michelin star guide, and a tribute to the legendary Val Kilmer. Don’t miss the cultural stories everyone’s talking about! Source link