Netflix releases its first African animation series/in /by
The streaming platform Netflix released its first African animation series on Thursday, a launch that has its scriptwriter, Zambian Malenga Mulendema, hoping for more original productions from the continent.
Women’s World Cup: Nigeria hooks Canada, heroic Nnadozie/in /by
Canada, the reigning Olympic champion, was trapped by Nigeria (0-0) when it entered the Women's World Cup on Friday in Melbourne.
Hollywood strike: Actors, writers take rallies to Philadelphia/in /by
"There was always an excuse why they couldn’t make our lives better. AI is the one now. Now if AI eliminates background workers,. if they eliminate jobs, who's going to stream? Who's going to be able to afford their cable bills? They are making our lives worse while they are making theirs better.."
‘Lost at Sea’ Australian describes his rescue/in /by
An Australian sailor who was lost at sea with his dog for three months has been describing the experience and why he won't be returning home with his companion
Kenya being swamped with waste clothing/in /by
Kenya is being swamped with waste clothing from other continents, a report by the Changing Markets Foundation claims.
Nigeria: As Gasoline Prices Soar, Some Nigerians Turn to Propane-Fueled Generators/in /by
[VOA] Abuja, Nigeria -- Nigeria's weak electric grid had led many of its citizens to rely on gasoline-fueled generators for power. But the president's controversial removal of a costly fuel subsidy in May saw gasoline prices triple, spurring Nigerians to switch to generators fueled by cheaper and cleaner propane.
Over 40 nations express interest in joining BRICS/in /by
"Twenty-two countries have formally approached the Brics countries to become full members of the group, and there are the same number of countries that have informally enquired about becoming Brics members", said South Africa's ambassador-at-large for Asia and the Brics, Anil Sooklal.
Somali refugees in Kenya threatened by food insecurity/in /by
In Kenya's Dadaab refugee camp, the thousands of new Somali refugees are struggling as food insecurity worsens.
Libya: Leakage in man-made river pipeline causes flooding/in /by
Salah Al-Saadi, spokesman for the Man-made River Project Implementation and Management Authority, said the water leakage at Station 41, located near the Zuwetina area, northeast of Ajdabiya, caused some farms and homes to be flooded.
Onana finalises €51m deal with Manchester United/in /by
Andre Onana has finalised a €51 million deal to join Manchester United where he will be reunited with former teammate Erik ten Hag