A new cultural hub dedicated to African cinema and Black culture has opened its doors in London, with Nigerian media mogul Mo Abudu hoping to bring stories from Africa and its diaspora to a wider audience.
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A Balli Walirafudhu handover ceremony held by the Borana Oromo people in Southern Ethiopia and northern Kenya. They have long practiced rotational, peaceful leadership transfer, known as the Borana Gadaa system. Photo used with permission.
As artificial intelligence (AI) transforms education, business and access to information, millions of Africans risk being left behind if the technology cannot adequately understand the languages they speak.
Much of what scientists know about how genetic differences affect health comes from studying populations outside Africa. This matters because genetic information is increasingly being used to understand disease, interpret genetic tests and, in some cases, guide treatment.
African startups raised $2.16 billion between January and September 2026, excluding exits. That’s 4% below the $2.24 billion raised in the same period of 2025. The headline number hides a bigger shift; the mix of money changed.
Pat Cummins (Image credit: Agencies( South African sports broadcaster SuperSport has taken a dig at Australia ahead of their first Test series in South Africa since the 2018 ball-tampering scandal, also known as Sandpapergate. Australia will face South Africa in a three-match series, with the opening Test scheduled at Kingsmead in Durban on Friday, October…
At least 24 vehicles have been set ablaze and foreign-owned shops looted in South Africa as anti-immigration protests descended into violence in two major cities, police say.
08-10-2026 By Michelle Waweru | Channel: finance | Tags: Africa Blockchain Fintech
Across North Africa, Amazigh communities are rediscovering their language, culture and identity. But as a people with a long and complex history, including deep roots in North African Christianity, many are also asking what their identity means today. For Christians, this moment presents new opportunities to share the good news about Jesus.
07-10-2026 By Michelle Waweru | Channel: startups | Tags: Africa Startups Venture Capital & Private Equity
