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“African Symphony”: when classical music meets legendary African hits

Beninese star Angelique Kidjo took up the challenge to celebrate African legends like Miriam Makeba, Fela Kuti and stars from the younger generation that includes Burna Boy, Rema, Nomcebo Zikode and Nomcebo Zikode with a classical orchestral twist.

London exhibition celebrates supermodel Naomi Campbell’s career

Naomi in Fashion at the Victoria and Albert Museum is running from 22 June to 6 April 2025.

Chad joins other countries in eliminating sleeping sickness

Chad became the first country in 2024 to be recognized for eliminating a neglected tropical disease, becoming the 51st country globally to achieve this milestone, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

Kenya: More protests over controversial tax bill

Demonstrators took to the streets of Nairobi and other cities across the country on Thursday saying the proposed tax hikes will raise the cost of living.

Chad: Residents react after deadly military ammunition depot blast

“At one point, we thought it was over for us," a resident named Ahmet says. 46 people were being treated for various injuries after the explosions jolted residents from their sleep late Tuesday (Jun. 18) in the Goudji district of the capital, N’Djamena...

Celebrations after Ramaphosa is sworn in for a second term as SA’s president

Cyril Ramaphosa was sworn in for a second term as South Africa's president on Wednesday in a ceremony in the administrative capital, Pretoria, after his reelection with the help from a coalition of parties, a first in the country's 30-year rule.

WATCH: Fatal train collision near Santiago, Chile

At least two people died and nine were injured in a head-on collision between two trains near Santiago.

Gabonese-born singer continues her meteoric rise

Pamela Badjogo has just released her third solo album, Yiêh, and performed this week at the Nuits de Fourvière in the French city of Lyon.

WATCH: Tensions escalate in South China Sea as China clashes with Philippines

Chinese personnel repeatedly rammed and boarded two Philippine navy boats to prevent them from delivering supplies to an outpost on Second Thomas Shoal, claimed by both nations.

Kenya offers free E-Visa to Ghanaian travelers

This initiative recognizes the visa-free regime agreement between Kenya and Ghana.