Author: Ewang Johnson
An inspired programme set up in the teeming refugee camps in north Kenya is working with the youth and local communities to mitigate the devastating effects of climate change while acquiring invaluable lifestyle skills. Bamuturaki Musinguzi was invited to the project for this report for New African magazine. On a hot Monday afternoon when I arrived at the Blue State Secondary School in the Kakuma Refugee Camp in Turkana County in north-western Kenya, I found members of the Eco-Friendly Chairs Group under the shade of trees and sitting on chairs they have made from the destructive Mathenge tree. The students are part of…
Brad Pitt is in the driving seat for the latest action spectacle from US director Joseph Kosinski, with a performance that even got the thumbs up from F1 champion Lewis Hamilton. Film critic Emma Jones tells us why the big-budget movie won her over despite some flaws in the storyline and frequent sightings of F1 sponsors. We also discuss the Nasser brothers’ latest surreal comedy Western, “Once Upon a Time in Gaza”, as the award-winning Palestinian directors return to a quieter time in their home region, via a tale of sandwich-making and illicit substances. Plus we check out British filmmaker Danny…
YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon — Just a day after his bombshell resignation from President Paul Biya’s government, Issa Tchiroma Bakary has drawn a significant ally in Cameroon’s Grand North: Karamoko Souleymane, a former senior figure in the opposition PCRN party.Souleymane officially resigned from the Cameroon Party for National Reconciliation (PCRN) on Tuesday, declaring his decision “difficult but necessary” in a Facebook statement. “With mixed emotions, I announce my resignation from the PCRN,” he said. “It’s time to pursue new opportunities. I wish the PCRN a bright future full of success.”Shortly after, he declared his affiliation with Tchiroma’s FSNC party, signaling a new…
Getty ImagesCited as one of the first representations of black queer popular culture, Ma Rainey’s sensational Prove It on Me Blues is a landmark song that had a profound and lasting effect.One night in 1925, a party in a Chicago apartment was broken up by police. Such raids were commonplace in the era of speakeasies and Prohibition, but this one was different: all the revellers were women and they were in a state of undress.The singer Ma Rainey, the host of the party, known as the “mother of the blues”, was arrested. But far from hushing up the incident and…
By: Africa.com Contributor A Mission Rooted in Legacy Across Africa and in underserved communities beyond, JB Dondolo is rewriting the narrative of development—one clean water project at a time. Founded by Zimbabwean-American humanitarian Lumbie Mlambo, this U.S.-based nonprofit is named in honor of her late father, JB Dondolo, a local humanitarian whose legacy continues to inspire change. Since 2012, JB Dondolo has been on the frontlines of delivering clean water, sanitation, and hygiene solutions—particularly in rural Zimbabwe and similar communities that are often overlooked. At its core, the organization is grounded in a story of love, legacy, and a deep…
In this edition of Entre Nous, we give you a taste of a much-loved, viral treat that has real geopolitical implications: in Iran, the US and the UAE. We’re talking about Dubai chocolate! From how it became a viral global trend, to what it’s done for Dubai tourism, to how it has created a pistachio shortage, to the competition between Iran and the US over these delicious nuts, we take a deep dive into this delicious treat. Source link
Pixar(Credit: Pixar)Pixar’s Elio has had the worst-ever box office opening for a film from the animation studio. It’s part of a wave of original family cartoons failing at the box office.In big-time animation studio Pixar’s new cartoon, Elio, a boy is beamed up from Earth and into outer space, but the film itself hasn’t taken off. The film made just $21m (£15m) at the US box office over its opening weekend, and $14m (£10m) globally, which counts as the worst ever opening of a Pixar film. DreamWorks’ How to Train Your Dragon sold almost twice as many tickets, despite having…
YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon — In a dramatic turn of events that could reshape the political landscape ahead of Cameroon’s presidential election, Minister of Employment and Vocational Training Issa Tchiroma Bakary has resigned from government, confirming to ABS News on Tuesday that he is “in business” and may soon be seeking the presidency.“I brought an end to my presence in the government. There is no need to elaborate or to specify. With joy, I confirm the resignation,” Tchiroma said in an exclusive interview with ABS News. “Please allow me not to elaborate more at this time. Next week I have to be…
Anzisha announces the release of season 3 of its YouTube series, The Journey, a documentary series that provides an uncensored glimpse into the grit of 30 very young entrepreneurs across Africa. This season’s focus is on the hurdles, strategic pivots, and moments of leadership that define their journeys. With over 1.13 million YouTube views last season, The Journey S3 promises to be even more impactful. This season culminates in a high-stakes pitch competition where four prizes totaling $40,000 will be awarded to the most promising entrepreneurs. This intense pitch week in Johannesburg, South Africa, is where young founders refine their ideas, validate the work…
One of the common metaphors associated with life in the modern West is the ladder. For those just beginning their career on the bottom rung, the goal of the next forty years is to climb as high up that ladder as possible. On a more collective scale, the American Dream, as it is understood, is also a ladder. The “Dream” that politicians and pundits have embedded into our cultural psyche is one of achievement. This ladder is apparently open to all, regardless of where you start. For those with enough talent and hard work, the top rungs offer an almost…