‘Negative messaging doesn’t work’

After Russian tanks rolled into Ukraine in February 2022, only about half of Africa’s countries backed a U.N. resolution condemning Moscow’s invasion. In the years since, Kyiv has stepped up its diplomatic and humanitarian outreach across the...

Empowering Maasai Women: A Project Restores Dignity and Culture in Tanzania

By Nailejileji Asia Tipap, Executive Director IWDA The Indigenous Women Development Affairs (IWDA), with funding from Cultural Survival, has been transforming the lives of Indigenous women and youth through the "Engishon Project." The initiative,...

Senegal to support Kenya as it prepares for AfCON

Senegalese President Diomaye Faye in talks with President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi on October 21, 2025/PCSPresident William Ruto has welcomed Senegal’s support as Kenya gears up to co-host the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) in 2027....

Bridging the AI divide: Building Africa’s future in the age of intelligent machines

“Artificial Intelligence will not replace people — but people and nations that use AI will replace those that don’t,” notes Olufemi Ariyo, capturing a truth that defines our era. As the world races deeper into an AI-powered future, the question...

West Africa’s Art Season: Must-Attend Events From Senegal to Ghana & Nigeria

What makes the art season across West Africa so special? Is it the breadth of events, spanning a range of disciplines from art to film, fashion to food? Is it the electrifying energy in the air that makes everything ring with meaning? Perhaps it’s...

FROM CONFLICT TO COOPERATION: AFRICA’S WATER CAN BE A BRIDGE TO PEACE, SAYS AKUFO-ADDO

Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo delivered a powerful and urgent message to global leaders on Monday, October 27, 2025, declaring that water insecurity is no longer a silent challenge but a “clear and present danger” threatening the...

Morocco commits to smart power while Algeria boosts military spending

Morocco: modernisation of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) Algeria: quantitative deterrence and foreign dependence Two opposing visions of the future of the Maghreb Defence spending: social and economic factors Defence doctrines between smart power...

Yidan Prize Foundation announces global call for nominations

The Yidan Prize Foundation announced on Tuesday a global call for nominations for the 2026 Yidan Prize. Founded by Tencent co-founder Chen Yidan, the foundation aims to promote education as a driver of human progress. Backed by one of China's...

US arrests nine illegal immigrants from Africa during raid of NYC’s Chinatown (Photos)

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers have a crew of dangerous illegal migrants, including Senegalese outlaws with lengthy rap sheets for drug trafficking, robbery, domestic violence, and assaults on cops. Federal agents...

France: Progress finally made for the extradition of Madiambal Diagne to Senegal

According to information reported by Le Quotidien, as part of the extradition procedure targeting Madiambal Diagne, lawyers Me William Bourdon and associates seized the Attorney General near the Court of Appeal of Paris on October 10. In their...

ICE Raids NYC’s Canal Street As Rioters Try To Stop Arrests Of Illegal Immigrant Criminals

Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Tuesday raided New York City’s Canal Street, which is notorious for illegal immigrant crime, as a mob of rioters tried to stop them. Nine African illegal immigrants with lengthy rap sheets were arrested in...

Senegal President Faye pays tribute to Raila at Mashujaa day fete in Kitui

Visiting Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and the Prime Minister of Mozambique Maria Benvinda Levy have conveyed their heartfelt condolences to the people of Kenya following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Speaking on...

Senegal president Faye: How to reclaim the history of Africa

President William Ruto greets Senegal leader President Bassirou Diomaye Faye during Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kitui. Photo/ PCS Audio By Vocalize Senegal President Bassirou Faye has urged Africans to embrace the culture of honouring their...

Senegal's President Faye joins Kenyans in celebrating Mashujaa Day

Kenyans throng Ithookwe Stadium, Kitui County during Mashujaa Day Celebrations on October 20, 2025. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard] Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the guest of honour at this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations, joined Kenyans...

Senegalese President arrives for Mashujaa Day

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye is received by Youth, Creative Economy and Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya at the JKIA on October 19, 2025/HANDOUTSenegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye has arrived in Kenya...

Study reveals overlooked cultural threat to wildcats across Africa

The role that cultural demand plays in driving hunting and trade of many species of wildcats is poorly understood. Research commissioned by the wildcat conservation NGO Panthera found widespread use across Africa by traditional leaders, healers...

Kenya-Senegal partnership key to strengthening 2027 Afcon dream, Says Ruto

President William Ruto has hailed Kenya’s partnership with Senegal as a bold step towards strengthening the nation’s sporting ecosystem and preparing it to successfully co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon). The Head of State made the...

Kenya to tap into Senegal experience to bolster Sports Capacity

Kenya has expressed interest in tapping into Senegal’s experience to boost its sports capacity as it prepares to co host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Speaking while signing bilateral agreements with his Senegalese counterpart Bassurou Diomaye...

The World’s Biggest TikTok Star Detained: Khaby Lame’s $20 Million Empire Suffers Shock Immigration Blow

Khaby Lame Detained by ICE: Separating Rumors from Reality As of 2025, TikTok's most-followed creator, Khaby Lame, has transformed his silent comedy into a major financial engine, amassing an estimated net worth of $20 million and earning up to...

No Kings: Educators and activists rally against the Trump administration in one of the largest protests in U.S. history

Over 7 million people took to the streets of the United States on October 18 to protest the country’s authoritarian slide under Donald Trump. Organised by a civil society coalition that includes Education International member organisations the...