“No Substance”: Burna Boy apologises for controversial statement about Afrobeats/in /by
"I am mixing all these elements and having an African base […] I couldn't understand why everyone wanted to put me in a box"
Uganda: 2,000 Electric Boda Boda Motorcycles Rolled Out to Boost Income and Cut Emissions/in /by
[Nile Post] In a significant move to promote environmental sustainability and empower low-income earners, the United Boda Boda Riders Union has begun distributing 2,000 electric motorcycles to riders across Uganda.
Witchcraft and politics: Uganda’s election season sparks supernatural surge/in /by
As Uganda heads into its election season, some candidates are turning to unconventional methods to gain an edge. In Eastern Uganda, Rosie Mukite, a witch doctor, says she has seen a noticeable increase in visits from political hopefuls seeking supernatural help.
Saïdia: Morocco’s Blue Pearl of the Mediterranean/in /by
Known as the ‘Blue Pearl of the Mediterranean’, Saïdia is a vibrant blend of sun, sea and serenity. Situated in north-east Morocco, close to the Algerian border, Saïdia is renowned for its 14 kilometres of golden sandy beaches stretching out over calm turquoise waters.
Barcelona’s Yamal faces probe over allegations he hired people with dwarfism to perform at party/in /by
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has been criticized and could face an investigation for reportedly hiring people with dwarfism as entertainers during his lavish 18th birthday party last weekend.
Prince Harry visits Angola in repeat of Diana’s iconic 1997 trip./in /by
Prince Harry took up the patronage of HALO following his mother's passing. He recreated many of her famous photos during his first trip to the Angolan minefields in 2019, including meeting 35-year-old landmine survivor Sandra Tigica, two decades after Diana did.
Morocco hosts Palestinian delegation for human rights training/in /by
Morocco is reinforcing its support for the Palestinian cause by hosting a delegation from the Human Rights and Civil Society Department of the Palestine Liberation Organization. The group is in Rabat for a week-long training program aimed at strengthening skills in human rights advocacy.
Nigeria: Nigeria’s Refineries Are Beyond Repair. Privatisation Is the Only Way Forward/in /by
[Leadership] Recent conversations triggered by the Bayo Ojulari-led NNPC management on the potential privatisation of Nigeria's three state-owned refineries are not only welcome; they are long overdue. These refineries, while incorporated as standalone business entities under the ownership of the Nigerian state, have in reality become hollow shells: technically insolvent, chronically non-operational, and structurally unsalvageable.
Trump to slap 10% tariff on small nations including in the Caribbean and Africa/in /by
US President Donald Trump is ramping up his tariff agenda, announcing plans to slap new duties of over 10 percent on imports from smaller nations, including several in Africa and the Caribbean. The move marks a sharp turn in US trade relations, aimed at what Trump calls “reciprocal” treatment.
Africa: All of Africa Today – July 16, 2025/in /by
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