‘QNET Against Scams’ wins double gold at IPRA’s 70th Anniversary Golden World Awards

QNET, a leading global lifestyle and wellness company using the direct selling model, has been honoured with two prestigious Golden World Awards (GWA) for Excellence by the International Public Relations Association (IPRA), the world’s most...

Across the line: Exploring Africa’s vibrant border towns

From the deserts of Moyale to the riverbanks of Rundu, Africa’s border towns are sites where nations and cultures blend into dynamic hubs of activity. These crossings—linking nations like Namibia and Angola, Kenya and Uganda, or Senegal and...

The visionary work of Mamadou Amadou Ly

The ARED association, founded in Senegal, has been awarded the prestigious Yidan Prize for its innovative methods of learning in multiple languages. Mamadou Amadou Ly, head of the organisation Associates in Research and Education for Development...

FirstBank Launches 2025 Corporate Responsibility, Sustainability Week

FirstBank has announced the commencement of its 2025 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (CR&S) Week, scheduled to hold from October 27 to November 1, 2025. According to a statement by the Bank, now in its ninth year, the annual event...

Africa must prioritise women, girls’ empowerment — Veep

The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called on African governments to prioritise the empowerment of women and girls as a critical step towards building a just, inclusive, and prosperous future for the continent. She made...

The Hidden Strength Of West African Women Entrepreneurs -By Zarah Aji Ali

In the bustling markets of Accra, the lively streets of Lagos, and the rising tech hubs of Dakar, a quiet revolution is unfolding — one powered by women who refuse to be defined by limitations. Across West Africa, women entrepreneurs are rewriting...

Did a Reporter Prompt an ICE Sweep?

Most in Media Say ‘MAGA Influencer,’ Not ‘Journalist’ Homepage photo: ICE agents arrest a man who became involved in a raid in New York’s Chinatown on Tuesday. (Credit: Dean Moses/amNewYork) World Star Hip-Hop captioned its video, “SHE REALLY...

Efie Gallery hosts works of contemporary artists in The Shape of Things to Come

Efie Gallery is currently presenting (Oct. 11 – Jan. 10, 2026) The Shape of Things to Come, an exhibition which brings together painting and sculpture by leading contemporary artists, including El Anatsui, Iman Issa, Abdoulaye Konaté, Adam...

Mali shuts schools as fuel blockade imposed by fighters paralyses country

Mali’s military government has announced schools and universities nationwide will be closed for two weeks, as the landlocked country continues to suffer from the effects of a crippling blockade on fuel imports imposed by an armed group in...

FirstBank sparks global kindness with 2025 corporate responsibility, sustainability week

FirstBank, the premier bank in West Africa and a leading financial inclusion service provider, has announced the commencement of its 2025 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (CR&S) Week. The programme is set to hold between 27 October and...

ECOWAS Participates In Inaugural Girls’ Summit In Dakar

Under the leadership of UNICEF and the Ministry of Family, Social Action and Solidarity, the first regional meeting on girls’ rights in West and Central Africa was held on the 10th to 11th of October 2025 in Dakar, Republic of Senegal. Chaired by...

71 foreign nationals detained for deportation

Bengaluru police have intensified efforts to identify and detain foreign nationals living illegally in the city. Recently, the CCB Narcotics Wing (ANW) located 71 foreigners residing unlawfully and recommended their deportation. Among those...

Futsal trials set for weekend

Futsal Namibia will this weekend conduct national U/17 trials to select players who will represent the country at this year’s Dakar en Jeux International Futsal Tournament in Diamniadio, Senegal. The continental tournament is scheduled to take...

Finery and frailty: Africa's top shots

24 October 2025 ShareSave ShareSave A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond: The Cape Town International Kite Festival draws enthusiasts to this beach in South Africa on Tuesday. The next day in Nigeria,...

Wenlei Ma’s 12 best Netflix original shows of all time

There is so much new, mostly mid-range, basic stuff out on Netflix every week it can feel like a gargantuan task to actually find something that isn’t reality TV. But they exist, especially if you reach back further into its originals library,...

Should Water Be Privatised? -By Kator Ifyalem

Should water be privatised? It is not a question with a yes/no switch you can flip, it is a complicated, emotional, political and technical debate rolled into one. Across Africa the conversation about private sector involvement in water services...

Barcelona Legends Triumph Over African Legends In Thrilling Exhibition Match

In a spectacular showcase of footballing prowess, the Barcelona Legends triumphed over their African counterparts, the African Legends, with a convincing 3-1 victory at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja yesterday. The match, a...

FirstBank sparks global kindness with 2025 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Week

FirstBank has announced the commencement of its 2025 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (CR&S) Week, scheduled to hold from October 27 to November 1, 2025. Now in its ninth year, the annual event is a reflection of the Bank’s commitment...

FirstBank celebrates corporate responsibility, sustainability

FirstBank has announced the commencement of its 2025 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (CR&S) Week, scheduled to hold from 27 October to 1 November 2025. Now in its ninth year, the yearly event reflects the bank’s commitment to community...

Regional leaders mobilise support ahead of ECOFEST 2025 preparations in Dakar

Secretary of State to the Minister of Culture, Crafts, and Tourism in Senegal, H.E. Bakary Sarr, ECOWAS Commissioner for Human Development and Social Affairs, Prof. Fatou Sow Sarr, and Mamadù Serifo Jaquite have urged regional experts and...