Tate Modern showcases how artists have used technology to dream up the future
Tate Modern’s Electric Dreams: Art and Technology Before the Internet opens on 28 November, showcasing how artists from the 1950s to the 1990s used emerging technologies to craft visionary works.
WHO Africa director-elect dies while receiving treatment in India
Ndugulile served as a member of parliament for Kigamboni Constituency in Tanzania's commercial capital, Dar es Salaam. He was also the East African country's health assistant minister between 2017-2020 and the information and communication minister until 2021.
Thousands of displaced Lebanese return to south following ceasefire
The ceasefire between Israeli and Hezbollah, which came into effect at four in the morning local time, appears to be holding.
Risk of floods in Ghana’s capital of Accra blamed on city planning
Environmental groups in Ghana are sounding the alarm over the capital city Accra's vulnerability to flooding. They are urging the government to prioritise flood defenses and come up with other preventative measures.
Chad: UN investigates sexual exploitation allegations against aid workers
Speaking on condition of anonimity, Sudanese women and girls who found refuge in Chad alleged humanitarian workers and local security forces had sexually exploited them. The men allegedly offered money, easier access to assistance or jobs.
Mali arrests top politician for criticizing Burkina Faso’s ruling junta
N'Djim had claimed on the Joliba TV News broadcaster on Sunday that the military rulers of Burkina Faso, a close ally of Mali, made up evidence of a foiled coup in November.
Tanzania building collapse: Rescue efforts end, death toll rises to 29
Investigations are ongoing, spokesperson Thobias Makoba told reporters. The owner of the building in the Kariakoo area of Tanzania's economic hub was arrested.
Liberia: Liberia’s Offshore Potential Set to Fuel Africa’s Deepwater Energy Sector
[Liberian Observer] Liberia is emerging as a key player in Africa's growing deepwater energy sector, with significant exploration interest in the country's offshore resources.
Nigeria: Nigeria Records 79 Percent Reduction in Crude Oil Theft
[Daily Trust] Nigeria recorded 79 per cent reduction in crude oil theft, 15% decline in oil and gas revenue as well as 8% decrease in production volumes between 2022 and 2023 with the reserve-replacement ratio steadily declining, the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has said.
Namibia: voting underway as the country gears towards new leadership
About 1.4 million people — approximately half the Namibian population — are registered to vote to decide the president and the makeup of Parliament for a five-year term.